Monthly Archives: September 2017

Prayer Request: Car Troubles

Short version: Our car is having wiring trouble. The labor cost of diagnosis alone runs about as much as the market value of the car. Let me first give you the context: With the help of very generous donations, we … Continue reading

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We Are Alien Invaders

Jesus made multiple references to His Kingdom as “not of this world.” Here’s a partial list: John 8:21-25; 14:28-30; and 18:34-38. His disciples filled the New Testament letters with even more such references. His true Kingdom has always been rooted … Continue reading

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Cycling: Fitting a Rack

The trail riding experience turned out to be fun at first, but the shine wore off quickly. Then I realized that I really did need to prepare the bike for commuter/tour riding. So I put the hybrid tires (flat-free!) back … Continue reading

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Time Not Wasted

On the route I call the Sooner Corridor, I cross a bridge over Crutch Creek near Interstate 40 and no local agency wants to take responsibility for trimming the foliage. In this first image, this is after a full summer’s … Continue reading

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Too Late for Regret

I’m ready. Having spent this long listening to the convictions in my heart, I can’t go back. At whatever cost, I’m staying on this path. On the one hand, I could arrange for your inspection a list of proofs that … Continue reading

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All Remains Calm

It’s calm for now, at least. I just wanted to share some collected random shots from the last two weeks of riding. This first one is seasonal flowers growing in the corner of a farmyard. I seem to recall it … Continue reading

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Still No Apocalypse

First, let me refer you to an article that might be worth your time: There’s no meat left on that bone. There isn’t even a bone left. There’s only a debt-ridden mirage of a bone. If you’re looking to define … Continue reading

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Psalm 148

This third of five Hallelujah Hymns stands out as a unique call for praise from the whole of Creation. Its structure is rather like a responsive song, a long verse with a short response, then another such pair. This is … Continue reading

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Monday, Monday…

Put your hand to the plow and don’t look back (Luke 9:62). This past week has been a time of irrevocable decisions. My heart tells me it has been the same for a lot of people. The whole world has … Continue reading

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Admin: Kiln Blog Is Gone

I’ve deleted the other blog from the server. I’m still working through all the links, but all the content from the other blog is now here, so nothing is actually lost. What this means is you can delete your bookmarks … Continue reading

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