October 2012: Tender Times

Hi & Welcome! This month we have something old, something new, something borrowed . . . and we’ll start off with something blue. Tender Times As I pondered what to call this little piece, I quickly ruled out ‘Troubling Times,’ ‘Terrible Times,’ ‘Testing Times,’ ‘Trauma Times’ and ‘Trying Times.’ As I pondered, what settled it …

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Spetember 2012: Bad News – Good News

“G’Day Digger! Owergoin’mateorrite?” “Grouse Mate! I’m off to a Refresh. “So what’s a Refresh?” If you’re an Aussie—or not—you can find out what  is all about! “It’s Down Under Digger . . . down ‘ere ↓ near the bottom.” Tom Bloomer is a YWAM treasure. What follows moved me and I think it will move …

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August 2012: Content or Contentious? / Kingdom Come!

First this month, an Apology: Humor Can Hurt Two months ago we ran a photo of an unnamed woman (actually a well-known YWAM leader) who was holding a weapon of war. In retrospect and after receiving a couple of rebukes, I realize it was wrong and I’m very sorry, especially to those who were offended. …

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July 2012: Bells and Smells/The Fear of the Lord

“Happy Holidays!” to those who are enjoying summer in the northern slice of our planet . . . and ”Warmest Greetings” to those underneath.    is intended for the strengthening, encouragement and comfort of your soul and spirit; with a little  lightheartedness thrown in. Enjoy! Feel free to use anything from , in whole or in …

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June 2012: Used, User or Useful?/Peace

“Mucho Gusto!” One of the Spanish meanings of this greeting is, “With much pleasure!” And here as well, is a different kind of greeting . . .   is intended for the strengthening, encouragement and comfort of your soul and spirit; with a little  lightheartedness thrown in. Enjoy!  Used, User or Useful? Being the youngest …

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May 2012: Nobody Wants to Lose Their Reputation

“Comment ça va?” How goes it? In French, to which we hope you can reply, “Ça va bien,”—It goes well     is intended for the strengthening, encouragement and comfort of your soul and spirit; with a little  lightheartedness thrown in. Enjoy! Nobody Wants to Lose Their Reputation but sometimes when you truly do things totally …

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April 2012: Forever Friends

“Waramutse!” or “Waramutse ho!” Our greeting this month comes from Rwanda, and the one for you depends on the time of day you read this—am or pm.  is brought to you by a few folks at YWAM Associates International, and is written and designed for your pleasure. So, as you read, keep in mind that …

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March 2012: Music Music Music

“”Wotcher! Awright?” is a greeting you might receive from someone born within the sound of Bow Bells in London. These are Cockneys, and they have a fascinating history going back at least to Chaucer. Interested? Google ‘Cockney’ then look at the Wikipedia page..  is brought to you by a few folks at YWAM Associates International, …

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February 2012: Home Sweet Home

“Bonjour, comment ça va?” roughly translated meaning,   “G’day mate, how’re ya goin’?” which of course is Aussie-talk.  is brought to you by the folks at YWAM Associates International, and is written and designed for your pleasure, strengthening, encouragement and comfort; enjoy! Home Sweet Home A couple of weeks ago, just before leaving Singapore, a friend …

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January 2012: Firsts – An Upsidedown Bucket List

“PIE-vah!” or “Hello!” from the home of Angry Birds, mobile phones, wintry-dips-in-icy-lakes . . . and lots of kind and warm people who call themselves Finns.  is brought to you by the folks at YWAM Associates International, and is written and designed for your strengthening, encouragement and comfort; and we hope, for your pleasure. Firsts …

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