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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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Saints Will Tribulate

While the roots of our current brand of conservative versus progressive politics are grounded in the social mythology of Germanic tribal types — masculine versus feminine — it’s not that simple any more. The Cult has taken advantage of this … Continue reading

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Photolog: NE 150th

This was a long, narrow trace that started out from home, straight up Henney Road to Wilshire, east to Indian Meridian and all the way up to NE 150th, and then west back to Hiwasee and straight home for a … Continue reading

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Sweet Nightmare

I was wide awake dreaming. I sat up in the bed and there at my feet was a TV. I hate TV. But I dreamed that it was on and I was watching the news. I kept dozing off and … Continue reading

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