by Kathy le Cordeur | Mar 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
I wanted to drop a quick line to say that we were closed for Easter, but then my daughter read this to me from her Facebook page: I like to use a lot of long words to make myself sound photosynthesis. I chuckled, but then it made me think. Some of us can identify with...
by Kathy le Cordeur | Feb 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
“What is preaching?” “Logic on fire!” ~ Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones ~ Dear Customers A friend of mine went to a funeral where most of the attendants were unbelievers. As the service went on she became more and more enraged at what the pastor was saying. He said that there...
by Kathy le Cordeur | Feb 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Dear Customers …never boils and it seem as if a long-awaited book will never arrive. We are sorry to keep you waiting. In October last year Banner released Mark Jones’ Knowing Christ in the States. It flew off the shelves. We source our Banner books...
by Kathy le Cordeur | Feb 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Dear Customers Wishing you all a fruitful, faith-growing year ahead. “Finance is a gun. Politics is knowing when to pull the trigger.” ~ Mario Puzo ~ According to the above quote, our politicians need some weapons training! Towards the end of last...
by Kathy le Cordeur | Feb 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Dear Customers The first shipments resulting from my overseas trip have landed – 70 boxes in which there are more than 140 new titles! The majority of these are children’s books as I decided that the children’s section needed some refreshing. At Good...
by Kathy le Cordeur | Nov 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
Monday, 23rd Nov – Saturday, 5th Dec 2015 It’s time again to offer good stuff at even better prices. Bring a friend or two to take advantage of the following sale features: • A variety of old gems that we wish to move to make room for new stock. These books may...
by Kathy le Cordeur | Nov 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
SABC TV ran an ad campaign urging viewers to ‘get behind’ the Springboks; clever visuals with all sorts of people get involved in the scrum. Millions of people lent their support, but on the day that counted, the Boks were beaten by a stronger team in...
by Kathy le Cordeur | Nov 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Okay, so now I’m back in the shop and all gung-ho about implementing all the stuff that I have learnt from the publishers overseas (all this whilst trying to ignore the fact that I’m still half asleep after the trip!). Last week was going to be...
by Kathy le Cordeur | Nov 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
My husband and I have just returned from seeing 18 suppliers in the States and the UK. We took 6 flights, hired four different cars and utilized train, bus and subway. We drove a total of 4 000 km and stayed in 16 different places. All this in 27 days. we were...
by Kathy le Cordeur | Nov 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
I can’t think of anything to write this week as my mind is full of travel plans. I am about to embark on the Good Neighbours version of The Amazing Race: visit 19 suppliers in 12 US & UK destinations in one month. The schedule is self-inflicted! I will still be...
by Kathy le Cordeur | Nov 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
One of the hardest parts of teaching my own children at home was carrying the responsibility. The buck stopped with me and from time to time I felt a huge emotional burden. fortunately I had a number of good friends who encouraged me when times were tough and I in...
by Kathy le Cordeur | Nov 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
It so easy to act indifferently to the knowledge we have gained. Much easier to follow our own inclinations than theIt so easy to act indifferently to the knowledge we have gained. Much easier to follow our own inclinations than the many scriptural injunctions to be...
by Kathy le Cordeur | Nov 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
The subject of the last letter ‘You must read’ begs the question “Why?’. Most of us know the answer. We may read for knowledge, comfort, encouragement, edification, enlightenment or just for pleasure (or or not for so much pleasure if...
by Kathy le Cordeur | Nov 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Today’s heading is also the title of a new Banner book. Here’s the description from the Banner web site: Have you ever wondered what influences have shaped the preachers, teachers and authors you respect? You Must Read brings together more than thirty...
by Kathy le Cordeur | Nov 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
I don’t enjoy rap music. I have no doubt about the talent of many rap artists, but I’d rather they didn’t display it in my presence. I have walked out of shops that are playing rap music and, yes, you’ve guessed right – I’m over 50!...