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Behold a new thing

For me, the past several weeks merit the description, "a season of new things". First, there was the necessary purchase of a new computer, complete with new programs and operating system.

June graduations and the next fifty years

You guessed it! Class of '63, that's me. The temptation is to share lighter thoughts and platitudes about commencement days. Like: "I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.

Choose your brand

For the better part of a decade I had the privilege of working for a company that specializes in researching and preparing background material for industrial investors. It was fascinating work.

UC Chimes: Vacation for vocation

The holiday season has arrived. The owners of cottages are busy making ready their alternative dwelling places for the summer away from their homes. Trailer parks are waiting for the regular and new customers.

Of miracles and being the best you can be

A man had been reading a book on self-image and when he arrived home that night he said to his wife, "From now on, I want you to know that I am the man of this house, and my word is law! Now prepare me a gourmet meal, and a sumptuous dessert.

Words to build upon

As a full time writer, words fill my world. No matter what a person's occupation, knowing how to communicate effectively makes all the difference.

UC Chimes: Natural beauty

Truly the beautiful season of spring has arrived. Blue skies and twinkling stars are beautiful. Flowing rivers and green fields are beautiful. Leafy trees and budding plants are beautiful. Green grass and yellow dandelions are also beautiful.

What me worry and trusting God

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid" (John 14:27). If plan A doesn't work, the alphabet has 25 more letters. Clare Cook.

Happy Father's Day

Kids' camp remains a special memory for me. Every summer for a number of years I and a group of others my age would memorize enough Scripture verses to earn a free week at Burrard Inlet Bible Camp.

UC Chimes: Truth makes you free

When I was a teenager, a high school teacher told us, "love makes you blind!" Without knowing the true meaning of it, at that time, most of our friends tried to become blind anyway. Of course I also almost became blind.
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