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November Frangipani moment | Psalms 103:5
November 2, 2005 A word of authority | Proverbs 25:15 Do you know the power of the spoken word?... Growing up on a farm things were always needing fixing. I was regularly getting into all sorts of trouble... [more]
November 3, 2005 Relays were the most significant races in my high school days because it meant a team working together to reach their goal. [more]
November 4, 2005 No flippin’ choice | John 15:4
When I was in my teens I learnt how to water ski, and became a reasonable
slalom skier. There was nothing better than the fluency of cutting across the
wake, and laying as low as possible on each turn.
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November 5, 2005
November 6, 2005 Wealthy status | 2 Corinthians 3:12
November 7, 2005 Lost your marbles? | James 1:5
Ever ‘lost your marbles’? I mean, literally! Maybe you’ve been playing
marbles as a child and lost one or two in the pursuit of childhood glory on
the marble battlefield. Marbles sometimes have the habit of disappearing in
unusual places...
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November 8, 2005 It’s new! It’s exciting! It’s different! At least that’s what the advertisements say – and we always believe them! Pepsi has just introduced a new product into the market place, in competition with Coke with Lemon. [more]
November 9, 2005 Dead fish downstream | Mark 9:50
It might sound a rather obvious statement but take a moment to contemplate
scope of this phrase. ‘Dead fish float downstream. It takes live fish to swim
upstream!’ True?
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November 10, 2005
Take a moment when you next get a chance to watch a baby that has just learnt
to walk. The parents, the grandparents… all the onlookers, are beside
themselves with excitement having seen this little treasure finally discover
the gift of mobility.
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November 11, 2005
Being a primary teacher means that many times I have tricked kids in Maths
tests using multiplication. “What is 16 times 7 times 45 times zero?” goes
the question. Many a child will respond with a frown, a puzzled look, whining... [more]
Another ‘bodgy’ job! | Romans 8:1
Having gotten over the excitement of buying our first home, my wife and I
began to make plans for renovating our chosen ‘castle’. The excitement waned
quickly... [more]
November 13, 2005 Dark wall contrast | Romans 7:9b, 25
All the rage at the moment in home renovations is painting one wall of a room
in a darker colour or shade. Thus in our desire to modernise our home office
my wife and I decided to paint one wall a much darker shade of green. [more]
November 14, 2005
In this age of connectivity, particularly for those linked to the Internet, a
virus checker is an absolute essential. It is normal practise for the
developers of virus software to send out regular updates... [more]
November 15, 2005 Moon loses its power | Philippians 3:8
For those early risers and late partiers, you have probably noticed the same
phenomena. Having gone out for an early walk this particular morning I arrived
at the top of a hill... [more]
November 16, 2005
“There is a first time for everything.” It’s a famous cliché, sometimes over
used… till this morning. Very early, well before dawn, I was in need of some
quiet time with God, so I took the opportunity to climb a hill close to my
home for the very first time. And, as often happens, I under estimated the
impact of occasion. [more]
There is something special about a puppy’s greeting. With the tail almost
wagging itself off, the dog welcomes any attention with unbridled enthusiasm.
Our family’s new puppy just overflows... [more]
November 18, 2005 Eye trouble | Hebrews 10:22, 23
Where do you go when you’ve got eye trouble? Of course, you head to an
optometrist. Many people, as age creeps upon them, deny the fact that their
eyesight needs examination and repair, and stumble on through life straining
their eyes to read essential communication.
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November 19, 2005 How far do you see? | 1 Peter 2:2b
Climbing mountains as a child is so different from that of an adult! Behind
my family farm was a rather prominent mountain called Pickett Hill, and
annually we climbed it. As a child it seemed such a long way...
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November 20, 2005
“There is always a first time for everything” goes the saying… and this
experience was no exception! My wife and I sold our first home...
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November 21, 2005 Bellbird in suburbia | Matthew 13:33
Mornings are a time of enlightenment for half the population, and I am one of
those annoying positive people at this early hour. The inspiration today came
from something incredibly unexpected. Living in suburbia, and walking every
morning at dawn...
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November 22, 2005
You are stopped at the lights, in pause mode mentally, maybe even listening to
music on the radio. Then you become increasingly aware of a THUMPing sound
growing in volume and intensity.
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November 23, 2005
November 24, 2005
It was one of the joys of childhood, and I was really good at it. Skimming
stones across a river, lake or even the edge of the surf was boy’s domain
during many afternoons or weekend camps.
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November 25, 2005 Windy exhilaration | 2 Corinthians 3:6
The highlight of my family’s holiday to the Whitsundays – an island paradise
in northern Queensland, Australia – was a three-day sailing adventure.
Despite the fact that we had to motor most of the time because of the light
winds, being on the water with family and friends was something most
memorable. [more]
November 26, 2005
I wonder which is brighter? A match in a cave or a spotlight during a live
concert? How much difference will turning on the light make? It really
depends on the impact! [more]
November 27, 2005 Potter’s creation | Psalms 23:4
There are days when a potter just produces wonderful creations. And there are
other times when the spinning wheel merely produces blobs of clay destined for
the potter’s floor. [more]
November 28, 2005
Ever tried to resist a strong downstream current? Have you tried to stand
against a strong breaking wave in the surf? Yes, you’re right, it’s virtually
impossible. And your body gets a belting for its trouble. [more]
Shower screen protection | 2 Corinthians 1:5
I’ve only ever had this conversation once in my life, only the other day, and
it intrigued me enough to write about it. My son, quite nonchalantly, stated
that he didn’t like his shower. I was puzzled because it was quite a large
shower, very modern and clean, and much better than the previous shower he had
been using – or so I thought. [more]
November 30, 2005 The spirit of Diesel | Psalms 66:9
Most people immediately think of a fuel, mainly used by trucks. But in my
family’s situation this word brings delight, laughter and intrigue. We have a
dog called Diesel, and being a cattle dog, he seems... [more]
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