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Times of Dire Need

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Have you ever been in a situation of dire need? In this country, dire need is less common because we have systems in place to care for the needy. Nevertheless, there are still people who fall through the cracks and poverty has risen sharply in recent years. Many people are homeless through no fault of … Read more

Provision Promises: All Needs Met

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It was the day after my birthday. A Monday, as it so happened. When work was over for the day, the boss came up to me.

“We have to make some changes here,” he said. “You no longer have a position with us.” I stared at him in utter disbelief. This was totally out of the blue.

“We’re happy with your work,” he continued. “But we no longer have the provision to keep you on. We  have to reduce staff.”

To say I was devastated was an understatement. I knew what it would mean to lose half of our income, and I wasn’t sure we could survive. Surely there must be a way out. Surely something else would turn up.

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There Was War In The Kitchen: Sibling Rivalry Erupts

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If you’ve got kids, the familiar cry assaults your ears.

“Mum! She took my train!”

“Mum! He’s taunting me!”

“MUUMMM! He took my baby and he won’t give her back!”

Right about now, a comforting vision floats through your weary mum brain. You picture yourself getting out the earplugs hubby uses for mowing the lawn, making a cuppa, and settling down to read your latest book, earplugs firmly in place. The occasional vague shriek breaks through, but you smile an ethereal little smile and keep on reading. You actually don’t care if they fight to the death.

An earsplitting yell erupts near your elbow, and jerks you back to reality. No earplugs in sight. You’re going to have to deal with it. Again. Sound familiar? 

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