2009/09/29
by J. Randal
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I’ve been on the move lately. Arrived in the U.S. Sept. 16, was in Lewisville TX through the 21st, drove up to Paragould that day. Drove to N. Little Rock the 26th, met with the elders the 27th, returned to … Continue reading
2009/09/17
by J. Randal
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I made it yesterday morning to the USA, landing in DFW via Atlanta (Delta). Flights were pretty good, I had a seat empty next to me, so rested more than usual during the night. I apparently miscommunicated about my arrival, … Continue reading
2009/09/14
by J. Randal
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In a Google peek at The unity of the Bible: exploring the beauty and structure of the Bible, by Duane L. Christensen, I saw this chart of a chiastic structure for the general epistles:
2009/09/13
by J. Randal
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Below are my responses to questions for missionaries, sent to me by a brother who’s taking some sort of college missions course. Perhaps it might be useful to someone out there. 1. What was your motivation for becoming a missionary?
2009/09/12
by J. Randal
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A Protestant pastor announced he prays for Obama’s death and encouraged his congregation to follow his lead. I don’t think we read the same Bible. Here’s my response to that. THE POWER AND HOUR OF DEATH by J. Randal Matheny … Continue reading
2009/09/12
by J. Randal
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Vicki took me to the swimming school for the 8 a.m. class this morning so I could make up for the two classes I missed this week. Except that that period got canceled last week, and since I didn’t check … Continue reading
2009/09/11
by J. Randal
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With the last lesson of algebra, Leila finished her 10th grade work today and gets a short break before her 11th grade homeschool materials come in the mail. We celebrated tonight — good reason for Vicki, who’s not feeling 100% … Continue reading
2009/09/11
by J. Randal
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Today’s devotional is adapted from the Portuguese-language “God with Us.” “Here now is the man who did not make God his stronghold but trusted in his great wealth and grew strong by destroying others!” Psalm 52:7 NIV The root behind … Continue reading
2009/09/10
by J. Randal
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This Cloudburst poem draws directly from the NRSV rendering of Psalm 105:16-22, about one of the major Bible characters in the book of Genesis. I was reading this psalm the other day in that version, a bit unusual for me, … Continue reading
2009/09/10
by J. Randal
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A BZM report on visits, illness, travels, rains, generosity and devotional podcasting. A couple of weeks ago we got a phone call from a sister in Christ from the northeast. Leda participates with the church in Bonoco, in the city … Continue reading