In Which I Make a Delightful Discovery

I had much puttering to do around the house this afternoon. The Little Ones were napping and the Big 3 were doing schoolwork, so the house was quiet. I was thinking how nice it would be if Gateway to Joy were still on the radio - and on at this time slot - and wishing my Elisabeth Elliot talks were not all on worn-out cassettes hidden away in boxes b/c I no longer have a working tape player.

My Sweetie suggested I look for mp3s online and guess what? They exist! I found a website called Blue Letter Bible that has more than a dozen Elisabeth Elliot talks available for free to stream or download. Go check them out here.

The one I listened to today was called "Sulking." I was attracted to the title because it's something I never do. Har har har. It was SO good to hear the voice of my old friend again, a spiritual mother whose writings and talks have encouraged me since I was a teenage girl.

(The BLB webste, along with this one , this one, and this one, are going to come in handy as I load my iPod for some long runs ahead in prep for the half marathon in December!)

Comments

Wendy said…
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I've been wanting to do the same thing and I love Elisabeth!

BTW, I am sooo proud of you for all your hard work and training! I can't wait to hear about your 1/2 in December! Wish I could be there cheering you on!
November 5, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Mary Bernard said…
Thanks for this! I can't wait to listen.
November 5, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Cathy said…
Cool. Thanks for sharing! I'm rereading A Chance to Die right now.
EE has many a nice turn of phrase!
November 6, 2009 at 8:51 AM
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