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Deadlines are our friends
Yes, deadlines are our friends. The alternative is to see them as enemies which just is not true. If one were to live in the permanent and continuing stress of the period of time just before a deadline, emotional and … Continue reading
Meditation
I sit. I listen. I feel. The cool spring air wafts through the partially opened window. A bird sings a welcome to spring. The sun lends its warming touch. I hear distant voices of what seem to be children playing. … Continue reading
Dr. Harold W. Burgess
My friend, Harold Burgess, went home to be with the Lord yesterday, March 28, 2011. I am not sure how long I have known Dr. Burgess, but probably about 25 years. Ours was not a formal friendship. We just kind … Continue reading
Baptism
Today at Bayview Glen Church we had a baptism service. There were about 8 people baptized–one woman, one boy, and, I think, six men. Before each baptism the testimony of the candidate was read–except in one case the man gave … Continue reading
The Holy City
It was our privilege to hear The Holy City sung as part of our morning worship service today (March 6, 2011). This special piece of music has been a special favorite of mine for decades. My grandfather used it along … Continue reading
His way . . .
We finished the morning service at WFMC on February 27, 2011 by singing the gospel song: Would you live for Jesus, and be always pure and good? Would you walk with Him within the narrow road? Would you have Him … Continue reading
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Heidi
We watched Heidi this week. Certainly a great story although I am sure there are several versions and it is hard to figure what goes in one version and what is left out. This one is the 2005 version starring … Continue reading
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Discouragement is of the devil!
Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth! Psalm 47:1-2 Hannah Whitall Smith quotes an old Quaker as saying, “All discouragement … Continue reading
Mulling over our transition
Today we are back in Wilmore and we attended WFMC this morning. It is quite different than Bayview Glen Alliance. And, I must say, WFMC “wins.” In fact Wilmore wins in so many ways over Toronto. Maybe the biggest difference … Continue reading
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Amal, the autorickshaw driver
Courtesy of a friend we watched the movie Amal this week. It is an Indian (New Dehli) movie with subtitles. It is essentially a morality play of what happens when greed takes over one life and honesty and faithfulness controls … Continue reading
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