April 2008 Archives

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Apr 24 2008

Our boys and the North Norwegian Gymnastics Championships 2008

Posted by Rune Stavdal

Although children below the age of ten do not receive podium recongnition (fortunately), according to the score sheet Mathias came first in his age-group in the North Norwegian Gymnastics Championships 2008. Happily he didn't make too much of it other...

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Apr 22 2008

Was Ellen G. White a genuine prophet?

Posted by Rune Stavdal

Who was she? Was she really a genuine messenger from God? The YouTube user "sleanos" has uploaded a series dealing with those questions, and although this is far from new material to most Adventists, I thought it served as a...

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Apr 15 2008

This elephant can paint!

Posted by Rune Stavdal

This is by far the most unbelievable thing I've ever seen an animal do! This elephant actually can paint his own portrait. Holding a paint brush with his trunk, he gently and carefully applies the paint to the canvass. At...

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Apr 08 2008

The Woman at the Well - monologue

Posted by Rune Stavdal

I came across this YouTube video of a modern day monologue version of what the Woman at the well said to Jesus. Absolutely brilliantly conveyed, sure captured my attention and was impressed by the way the message came across. In...

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Warm meals at school must win the battle with the boring packed lunch

Posted by Rune Stavdal

Ever since I married a Finnish lady back in -92, I've been challenged weekly on the much overrated Norwegian tradition of bringing packed lunch to school. When I ask Finnish teachers working in Norway what they think is the most...

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Apr 06 2008

Gave hugs and kisses in Sabbath School (Church)

Posted by Rune Stavdal

While singing, playing, acting out Bible stories and listening to the teacher, Niklas' mom couldn't resist holding one little 10 month old baby girl on her lap. Niklas didn't mind that at all. He actually applauded this temporary addition to...

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