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The Archives - April 06

April 1, 2006

*&^% HAPPY BIRTHDAY *&^% | John 10:27

Everyone... everything has to have a birthday.... [more]

 

April 2, 2006

PBPGINFWMY | 2 Corinthians 3:18b

Think of the different places that you see construction happening... [more]

 

April 3, 2006

Truly alive | Mark 8:35

Ever felt truly alive? ... bungy jump; a parachute jump; closing a million-dollar deal; surfing a huge wave; being at the birth of your first child; receiving the doctorate you have worked so hard for; or, finally reaching the summit of Everest? [more]

 

April 4, 2006

Blocked drain | Psalms 7:9

Upstairs my daughter flushed the toilet, and then proceeded to shower in preparation for her day at work.  Within minutes the bathroom floor started to cover with water. [more]
 

April 5, 2006

It’s all about me | Isaiah 26:3

It’s happens, rarely at the moment given the age of my children, but at times I walk into a room or restaurant where there are screaming children.  Immediately my mind goes... [more]

 

April 6, 2006

The tunnel | Ephesians 4:25

Most tunnels have been built because it was the best solution to a difficult problem.  Whether its train or car or person, the tunnel offers a great opportunity to go through difficult terrain. [more] 

 

April 7, 2006

DeJaVu | Matthew 7:24

You may get it walking through the bush or in the midst of a busy city, lost.  Ever had that feeling right in the midst of being in a new place... [more]

 

April 8, 2006

Somebody else’s lane | Romans 12:6a,11

In athletics running short races is exhilarating.  The body is pumped with adrenalin.  The muscled are tuned for explosion.  The ears are accustomed to hearing the gun’s explosion above the spectator noise. [more]

 

April 9, 2006

T-intersection | Colossians 3:13

T-intersections give you a choice!  You can go this way or that way! ... [more]

 

April 10, 2006

MIA | Job 23:8,10

It must be the saddest thing… to get a message from the military services informing you that your son, daughter or spouse is Missing In Action (MIA). [more]

 

April 11, 2006

On the hoist | Ecclesiastes 3:11

What do taxis do when they need repair?  Yes, they have to get things fixed sometime! [more]

 

April 12, 2006

Weird | Romans 12:2

Teenagers, mainly, endeavouring to discover their uniqueness.  And it shows up in all sorts of weird and wonderful hairstyles, body piercings, clothing choices, tattoos etc! [more]

 

April 13, 2006

Headlight magnetism | Philippians 4:8

At night new drivers can be nervous or tentative.  When proceeding along a normal two-lane road, they face the challenge of meeting oncoming traffic... [more]

 

April 14, 2006

Why that route? | 1 Timothy 4:14,15

Travelling back to the place of my childhood has brought back lots of memories over the years.  The fun, laughter and freedom of growing up... [more]

 

April 15, 2006

Unpacked things | 1 John 1:9

I was looking for it everywhere.  The deodorant just couldn’t be found.  My wife hadn’t stolen it!  It wasn’t in the draw, nor on the bench.  I looked in the bin... [more]

 

April 16, 2006

Puzzle pieces | Ephesians 4:23,24

You might be a puzzle lover!  My wife bears that trait, and several Christmases ago she was given a puzzle... [more]

 

April 17, 2006

Which bucket? | Proverbs 8:12

Imagine you are carrying two buckets laden with separate liquids.  Prior to picking them up you take a moment to inspect the contents, and scientifically decide that one contains water and the other, fuel. [more]

 

April 18, 2006

Feet in the air | Galatians 2:20

Our family’s current dog is no different.  Only being a few months old has made no difference to the fact that when he feels no threat around him, he will just roll over, lie back and let his paws go skyward... [more]

 

April 19, 2006

Push that button | Matthew 21:22

The lines are all plugged in.  The electricity is on.  The performer is standing centre stage, and the band is playing the introduction.  The expectant crowd awaits... [more]

 

April 20, 2006

Scratching for the horizon | Romans 8:38

When I surfed in the cold waters of the Southern Ocean the joy of the sport was often tested.  Only the hardy warriors, some say the ‘mentally challenged’, ventured... [more]

 

April 21, 2006

Where can I wash my hands? | John 3:17

In my home we have a rule which is sometimes adhered to.  When I have been working in the garden, I am supposed to wash my hands in the laundry basin, not in the clean bathroom basin. [more]

 

April 22, 2006

Embers and ashes | Romans 12:2

The camp owner arrived with his guitar and voice, and for forty-five minutes entertained the audience with stories of the bush, songs and ballads about Australia.  He showed everyone how to really toast marshmallows in the fire... [more]

 

April 23, 2006

Only one arrow | Jeremiah 29:13

The archer had the best equipment – fibreglass bow, leather glove, eye shield (for focused vision), special sunglasses, and comfortable clothing... [more]

 

April 24, 2006

Heart-2-heart winks | Romans 5:10b

There is something pleasant about an intimate conversation with another person.  It raises the personal affirmation and trust between both people... [more]

 

April 25, 2006

Falling upwards | Matthew 6:12

Have you seen things falling upwards into the sky lately?  Maybe a balloon or two, a feather on a whisk of a breeze… but not much more! In fact, the law of gravity states that... [more]

 

April 26, 2006

Fighter jet mentality | Philippians 4:19

Sit for a moment what it would be like to be able to slipstream a fighter jet... [more]

 

April 27, 2006

That beautiful face |

You’ve probably done it!  Have you been in a crowd, a seminar or just a new group of people, when this face flashes past you on the other side of the room? It was just a glance... [more]

 

April 28, 2006

Seeing it | James 4:6

This is a delicate area, but it’s best to talk about it openly.  Temptation comes in many forms for both men and women.  Sometimes it is subtle, but other times the appealing nature of sin screams... [more]

 

April 29, 2006

Seesaw | John 15:5

When was the last time you had a go on a seesaw?  Close your eyes for a moment and picture the memory of your last ride... [more]

 

April 30, 2006

Tilted treadmill | Romans 8:1

Some people use treadmills for fitness.  Those wanting more, use the tiltable varieties for extra impact in their exercise regime... [more]

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