2010/01/29
by J. Randal
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Here’s the headline: “Ohio woman celebrates lottery win, then killed by car.” And here are the details of the story. She wins $8000, celebrates in a bar, drinks, then leaves on foot, and is struck by a car. Not enough … Continue reading
2010/01/28
by J. Randal
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Our sister in Christ, Socorro, just called me and said her husband Paulo hit a person in his car this morning about 6:30 a.m., on his way to work, resulting in the person’s death. The person stepped out in front … Continue reading
2010/01/27
by J. Randal
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* A couple of people (maybe more, that I don’t know about) have railed at the BNc story about the debate on doing benevolence from the church treasury. Along the lines of how it’s such a waste of time. Ironic … Continue reading
2010/01/26
by J. Randal
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From Utah, Daniel Haynes sends out a Daily Meditation, comprised of a short Scripture, and today’s caught my eye, more than usual, as I prime my spiritual pump. (Young people have no idea what that means; must change my metaphors.) … Continue reading
2010/01/24
by J. Randal
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Nine-forty p.m. here. Time to let down the hair, all quarter-inch of it. On the way back from Taubate, I treated Vicki to a snack, and she chose BK. We’ve not eaten out in over a week, she’s done great … Continue reading
2010/01/24
by J. Randal
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At times, news of the ills and evils of the world seem overwhelming. Disasters bring such a wave of images, a swelling of compassion and a desire to make right what is wrong. But all the efforts of all humankind … Continue reading
2010/01/23
by J. Randal
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Here are three more quatrains from the UPLift group on Facebook. These little poems tackle some serious and heavy subjects. THE ISLAND HEAVED The island heaved, and Haiti fell, The country thrown on hands and knees; In face of death, … Continue reading
2010/01/23
by J. Randal
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* As I geared up this morning, I was thinking that Ron Thomas would soon be posting his practical outlines for our daily Bible reading. But wait! It’s Saturday, no outline today. Rats! * Has been a week since Daughter … Continue reading
2010/01/22
by J. Randal
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Besides the daily Bible reading in the NT, I’m following, when I can, the ESV Bible Daily Reading. Here are a couple thoughts from that reading today.
2010/01/21
by J. Randal
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If you didn’t know what a terza rima was, today’s Cloudburst poem was an introduction, as we took to, for us, a new form. I hope we’ve done it justice, since it has royal antecedents. The writing today was done … Continue reading