2007/06/21
by J. Randal
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From 21st Century Christian‘s e-Teacher Digest: “When a person works an eight-hour day and receives a fair day’s pay for his time, that is a wage. When a person competes with an opponent and receives a trophy for his performance, … Continue reading
2007/06/20
by J. Randal
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The Law Versus Orders — 06/20/2007 “Twenty-five years ago, during a dinner conversation with Nobel Laureate economist/philosopher Friedrich A. Hayek, I asked him if he could propose one law that would restore, promote and preserve liberty in our country, what … Continue reading
2007/06/14
by J. Randal
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On the church-of-Christ email group, somebody noted that Gov. Rick Perry signed a statute to protect students’ religious rights. I wrote this below after reading about it. I don’t know whether to see this positively or not. It’s existence testifies … Continue reading
2007/06/13
by J. Randal
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Vicki and I went to Cabreuva last night for the board of directors meeting of the Christian Children’s Home. We left at 7 p.m. and arrived shortly after the starting time at 9. José Maria, president, and his wife were … Continue reading
2007/06/11
by J. Randal
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Waiting in the airport for Vicki and Leila to arrive from BH. Their flight is late, which seems be the norm for these days. I talked with Vicki last night by phone and she said her message went well, she … Continue reading
2007/06/09
by J. Randal
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Bob and Mary Childress were the first stateside visitors we had in Belo Horizonte after we moved to Brazil. At the time, Bob was an elder at the Baker Heights congregation in Abilene, Tex. When the congregation began the Oldham … Continue reading
2007/06/06
by J. Randal
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Abraham’s Tenth Temptation as Background to Jesus’ Temptation by David Bivin – JerusalemPerspective.com “Satan’s strength was only apparent; he just appeared to be powerful. In reality, he was weak and feeble. It only took one courageous man of faith, armed … Continue reading
2007/06/04
by J. Randal
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AUGUST BIRTHSTONE – PERIDOT “Gem quality peridot comes from the ancient source of Zagbargad (Zebirget) Island in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt; Mogok, Myanmar (formerly known as Burma); Kohistan, Pakistan; Minas Gerais, Brazil; Eifel, Germany; Chihuahua, Mexico; … Continue reading