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Dell XPS: Upgrading Ubuntu

My Dell XPS 13 came with Ubuntu 16.04. That’s still valid and supported for a few more years yet. However, depending on the kind of work you do on that system, it’s often necessary to upgrade the OS to the … Continue reading

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Draper Bikeway 8

I suppose they decided not to wait any longer. This image shows the bikeway path pushing through the dirt dump for the as-yet unfinished construction down below. The digger is loading up dirt from this massive pile into one of … Continue reading

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Feudal Covenant Nation

Ref: yesterday’s post about 2 Samuel 24. In particular I want you to pay attention to the comments and my response to Mr. T’s questions. Look at the title of this post and think it through: That’s three words representing … Continue reading

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The Sin of Census

Ref: 2 Samuel 24 — This came up in a Bible study today and a great many people fail to understand the full context. Recall that the Covenant of Moses was inherently tribal and feudal. God says that no one … Continue reading

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Static Site Down

Update: It’s back up again. Second Update: This site will be down permanently early in 2020. ———— I noticed this morning the static site server (soulkiln.org) is not responding. I have no way to contact the manager, either. If you … Continue reading

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What Will It Look Like Tomorrow?

Consider how this virtual parish began. One introverted outcast mumbles to himself online and attracts a few others like himself. I had no idea where I was going, but I knew it couldn’t be back into the mainstream. The longer … Continue reading

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The Anglo-American Identity

Some of you are going to get this wrong no matter how I say, or how well I present it. All I can offer is what I’ve seen. If you can’t use it, set it aside and move on with … Continue reading

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Decentralized DIY Religion

Our group is called Kiln of the Soul, a virtual parish. The religion we share is called Radix Fidem. There’s only one reason I’m the elder: Some of you have decided you want to share my moral covering, my shalom. … Continue reading

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Teachings of Jesus — Matthew 20:20-28

The mother of James and John was Salome, the wife of Zebedee. Salome was the sister of Jesus’ mother, Mary. Thus, this was His closest kin apart from His mother. Yet, she came and worshiped Him as the Messiah. It … Continue reading

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Contextual Loose Ends for Radix Fidem

Is this Radix Fidem thing for real? Is it real to you? Can a heart-led faith in Christ become both a distinguishing characteristic, and the basis for coming together as a community of faith? There are at least a handful … Continue reading

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