Monthly Archives: September 2015

Praying Divine Justice

God is willing to tweak things along the way as He executes His wider plans. For the most part, we have no clue, nor capacity to process clues, about God’s designs on the bigger picture of global human existence. However, … Continue reading

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New PDF: The Cult

Here it is, folks: The Cult (PDF). You can get a copy in Word 2000 DOC format and Libre Office ODT (Open Document format) on request; my email address is declared on the “About” tab above. I’ll work on an … Continue reading

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Photolog: Old Houses Mostly

Today I took the Casino Loop and focused on old houses and related scenery. Click on any image for a larger view. I rode out on SE 44th and the washout patches are now covered in asphalt. It’s the dump-n-rake … Continue reading

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Divine Order and Chaos

Have you been watching it? Humans are inherently nomadic, though our fallen nature prefers a sedentary existence. As population has grown over the centuries in habitable areas, our fundamental design is causing trouble. Western Civilization has done some useful things, … Continue reading

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Sunday Afternoon Visit

Come on in and have a seat and a glass of iced tea with me! Looks like we can’t afford the gym memberships any more. For me, it’s no horrendous loss, just a minor change of habits. I can easily … Continue reading

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Psalm 69

Should you take the time to actually absorb the imagery here, it’s hard to imagine you would not be moved to tears at some of it. It’s quoted in the other parts of the Bible, verbally and in thought. David … Continue reading

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Proverbs 19

The world is a hard place. This chapter collects sayings that address what we can honestly expect from fallen humanity, even when we presume a covenant community. Please note that there are two words for “poor” here; one denotes being … Continue reading

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Resting in the Heart

Excellent article by Bruce Schneier on his security blog: Living in a Code Yellow World references something Jeff Cooper wrote back in the 1980s about self-defense and how your mind works. Quoting Schneier’s summary: In White you are unprepared and … Continue reading

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Long, Unremarkable Ride

I’m focusing a little harder right now in training as I expect to travel. That is, I am treating my Edgewood like a car and getting used to longer distances wearing more normal clothing and a comfortable pace. Today it … Continue reading

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Tasting with the Heart

Your heart understands, but your mind may not know what to make of that wisdom. So the conservatives say they are all about that prosperity for everyone, but that’s just a lie to make sure you sucker up to being … Continue reading

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