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A Sweet Fragrance

by Dale Harcombe

05 Sep 2008 03:17 AM

The sense of smell is the most evocative of the sense in regard to memory. It is one I often use as a trigger of memories in creative writing workshops.

Loved into the Kingdom

by Dale Harcombe

24 Aug 2008 04:57 PM

For those of you interested in writing, here's an interview with Anne Lamott. I learned about it through the Writing Life newsletter which I receive. I have Anne's book 'Bird by Bird -some instructions on writing and life.

Diagnosing the Problem

by Dale Harcombe

21 Aug 2008 05:04 PM

Today started with a drama. Minutes after being let outside our pup started screaming. I rushed out. I found her still shrieking and our other dog looking guilty. It appeared they had an altercation and she came off worse. When I tried to pick her up, she shrieked even louder.

What Price a Hero?

by Dale Harcombe

18 Aug 2008 10:05 PM

I'm feeling stunned. I've just come back from watching The Dark Knight. Like a lot of people I couldn't help but be affected by Heath Ledger as the Joker and couldn't help but wonder whether playing a part like that every day would somehow affect the psyche of the person playing the part.

A Specific Prayer Answered

by Dale Harcombe

17 Aug 2008 06:02 PM

In recent blogs I've talked about prayer. This morning I want to share with you a specific answer to one of those arrow prayers that go up throughout a day, where a situation arises and you just need God's help.

Praying Over Tasks For The Day

by Dale Harcombe

13 Aug 2008 08:35 PM

In a study my darling husband and I are working through together, called Proverbs and Parables - 16 studies on God's wisdom for living by Dee Brestin, it suggested a special daily assignment.

What's So Funny?

by Dale Harcombe

10 Aug 2008 06:22 PM

Humor is a very personal thing. What makes you laugh? Things my husband will laugh at, I can at times watch without even raising a chuckle or a smile. Some people like slap stick humor. Others prefer the humor more subtle. Some like stand up comedians.

Why Pray For Your Community?

by Dale Harcombe

09 Jul 2008 03:42 PM

In a recent blog I suggested praying for the community where we live. Why should we pray for our communities? Because it is the place where God has put us and we are to be a witness or ambassador there just as Paul was in Corinth, 2 Corinthians 5:20.

How To Deal With Guilt - Part 1

by Dale Harcombe

23 Jun 2008 09:45 PM

No doubt all of us have done things we're ashamed of and wish we could erase or do over - things that make us feel guilty. That guilt can have far reaching effects on us, on our emotional and physical health and also on our relationships with others.

How to Help Those Grieving

by Dale Harcombe

19 Jun 2008 09:36 PM

Each of us will encounter loss at some point in our lives. So will other family members and friends, so how can we help those who are grieving. 1. Remember what it felt like to be in that position but don't expect the other person to react exactly the same way you did in grief. 2.



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