by Kevin Burton I recall in certain mornings at the Ohio State School for the Blind, listening to birds singing, in the moments before I had to get up and get the day started. I would think that if I could endure a few easy classes, I would then have the rest of …
Beyond Rituals: The Privilege Of Prayer
by Dane Massey The school of prayer is an apprenticeship, not a lecture. This apprenticeship requires sustained, close personal contact with the Master. As I approach the subject of prayer I’m reminded of a quote by Samuel Chadwick, a master of prayer from long ago: “Any teaching on prayer that does not …
Dear Christian, Here’s Your Attitude Check
by Kevin Burton I shared this with my mom before I shared it with you. Hope you don’t mind. It’s the latest message from Alistair Begg, speaker on the Truth For Life radio ministry. I thought Mom needed to hear it. I knew I needed to hear it and I think you will …
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Conquering Mathematics By Definition
by Kevin Burton Fear not, dear reader. Easy does it. This won’t hurt a bit. For your attention today we bring terms and definitions from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary for elements of mathematics. But there will be no test. Or, if you consider it a test, you are auditing this one. Take from …
The Next Best Thing To Taking It With You?
by Dictionary Scoop Thinking about one’s own demise is not a pleasant task. Still, it’s wise to make preparations for that day, to ensure your material possessions are handled according to your wishes. The same goes for any plans you might have for your funeral. Last wills are fairly common, but in some …
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Quibbles And Bits: Cats, Beatles, Fantasy
by Kevin Burton Our younger cat Lakin is a great leaper, has a good set of lungs and is eager to communicate. And she’s wild about exercise. I should be so wild about exercise. You share your living space with two cats, you find out a few things. Like on a …
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Turns Out My Wife Was Right All Along
by Kevin Burton In yesterday’s food-safety post we learned that poultry that is green or has secretions should be thrown away immediately. This is the sort of cutting-edge consumer lightning bolt that makes me proud and happy that I started a blog some years ago. And today we’re still on the job …
Are Your Leftovers Making You Sick
by Kevin Burton I hate wasting food, and I’ve been known to stretch the plausible life of leftovers into a danger zone. I famously told my then girlfriend Jeannette that there was middle-aged food in my fridge that I would eat, but not serve to her. That was the place where chivalry …
Good News For The Very Old And Very Young
by Kevin Burton Today’s smiles from the Good News Network take us from Japan to Iowa, from senior years to the cradle, from life to give to life to live. First, a story by Andy Corbley about older Japanese women, making a joyful contribution to society as a whole and to real people …
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”Miracle” Surgery Restores Woman’s Vision
by Lori Culbert Vancouver Sun She was blind for a decade, but Gail Lane’s sight is slowly returning after she made history as the first Canadian to have her own tooth, with a lens drilled into it, inserted into her eye. “It’s like a miracle,” Lane said of the strange sounding operation that …
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