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The Fixer 08

They knew that police protection was out of the question; Tim wasn’t a VIP. Things had really changed in urban areas like the one flung out around the seat of government. Before the introduction of energy weapons, police departments had … Continue reading →

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DIY Everything

The do-it-yourself ethic is one of our doctrines here at Kiln of the Soul. You could consider me a whistleblower against the established religious institutions of America. I’ve worked on the inside and I’m telling you that I believe there’s … Continue reading →

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The Fixer 07

In the last exchange between Ned and Franklin before sending the souped up cell phone, there was a warning. It fit right into the game dialog. “You know that this makes you a party to espionage, Franklin. Somehow you poked … Continue reading →

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Admin: YouTube Channel Is Up

Okay, so we now have a parish YouTube channel. Today I stopped a few places and tried to record a couple of short worship songs. Instead of pulling in a direct link, I’ll let you visit the pages themselves. Those … Continue reading →

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The Fixer 06

A few days later, and thousands of miles away, the chief of the crawler team was thoroughly surprised when a military vehicle belonging to a small European nation pulled up in front the small cluster of buildings the team had … Continue reading →

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The Fixer 05

They had given up on that morning’s workout, and were changing back into street clothes. “Ned, when did your AI wake up and start working independently?” Ned had pulled on one sock and stopped for a moment with the other … Continue reading →

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Psalm 128

This is another Psalm of Ascension that wasn’t composed specifically for pilgrimage. Rather, it is didactic in nature and presents the pilgrim’s goal of Jerusalem as the capstone of blessings. God’s favor on Jerusalem was the foundation of national welfare, … Continue reading →

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Clay Pots

You’ll recognize the reference to 2 Corinthians 4:7: “But we have this treasure in clay pots, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.” It’s all about the treasure, not the jars. This is … Continue reading →

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The Fixer 04

In Tim’s line of work, a few good successes brought trust and access that ensured continued success. Granted, he was handed inquiries from the committee, but usually he knew about them long before through private comments and off-the-record guidance. Lots … Continue reading →

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Net Effects

Once again, I find myself up against the limitations of communicating in English. It’s not the language itself, but all the demented intellectual baggage that comes with it. Bear with me. When we are encouraged to stop an think for … Continue reading →

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