Many people have the idea that prayer has power! Perhaps you have heard it said that prayer can move mountains! Did not the Biblical writer James tell us that the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective? (James 5:16) To illustrate this James goes on to tell us a story about a prophet in Israel's history: "Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and...
I usually take the stairs. I might be at a train station, the local mall, or the airport, if I have the option between taking an escalator or the stairs, I take the stairs. I might even take the stairs up several stories of a hotel where I am staying for the night. Why? Well I am told that taking the stairs can prolong your life, reduces your risk for heart disease, and is easy on...
I never was really good at running! I had long enough legs, but as a youth, other than ice hockey, I did not do sports. And in hockey, I was the goalie, which meant I had to stay in the net. That was fine by me. My exercise equipment of choice is a cross-trainer otherwise known as an elliptical trainer. This is a stationary exercise machine used to simulate stair climbing, walking, or running. Again I...
I love going to the markets. Whether it is the Southbank markets on the Brisbane River, the Lawnton or Petrie Village markets near our home, or the iconic Eumundi markets on the Sunshine Coast, these markets are a wonderful way to spend a day, get a good bargain, buy some fresh produce, and mingle with crowds of people. If you are in Melbourne you can also visit the Soul Market. There you will find more than...
There are a lot of people who are concerned about gaps. Gaps in employment when people are suddenly laid off or lose their job. Gaps in wages, especially between men and women, where there is not equal pay for equal work. Gaps in education when you compare the standardized tests between students in one school or the next, one state or the next. In my woodworking days when I glued two pieces of timber...
