Category Archives: personal

Christmas Eve 2014

I’m off in my own little world today. Not that I can’t stop and take a moment to chat, but don’t expect serious stuff. So I’ve replaced three of the four motor mounts on our used Volvo and it’s as … Continue reading

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Gauging Priorities

Revelation of God’s glory is the whole thing. It’s not just the main thing, but the only thing that matters. All else is just the method and means to that mission. As I have often said for decades: All Creation … Continue reading

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Of Trees and Technology (Updated)

I don’t take myself that seriously, so if you are amused, I’ll laugh along with you. So, for example, as a pretty serious woodsman with hand tools, you should not be surprised if I tell you that trees talk to … Continue reading

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Pastoral Note: Changes

It’s not for me to say whether, or how, it will affect any of you, dear readers and parishioners. For me, there are changes. In ways large and small, we live in the time of Peleg again (Genesis 10:25). It’s … Continue reading

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Just Thinking — Or Not

This is your chance to get to know me a little better. I share what follows as a consequence of my divine calling, but this is not central to my message. While there are prophetic elements, I’ll note carefully when … Continue reading

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Silent Thunder

I can’t tell you. A fresh measure of grace has been granted us here. As with all things divine, it’s ineffable. I suppose if you were here with me, you might get it. Maybe you’d understand on some level because … Continue reading

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Parish Update: Late November 2014

For those of you praying with us about our needs, the “new” car is working fine. With the amount of donated funds left after making the purchase, the first thing we did is buy brake pads for all wheels and … Continue reading

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Transportation: Rejoice

We have wheels. Thank you for all who prayed with us and contributed in other ways. Tonight’s Bible lesson on Psalms will be put off until we can finish the brake work. It’s not tragic, just something neglected by the … Continue reading

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A Few Minutes of Worship

I have crappy days, too. Would it surprise you? Much of my ranting about the Germanic mythology and the sour mood in things like Beowulf arises from having inherited a major dose of that sourness. That is, I live with … Continue reading

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I Hate Garlic

Sister Wildcucumber will probably have a wild fit about this, but it’s the truth. Let me explain. As a child, our family income never amounted to much. We ate lots of homemade hamburger patties for dinner. I’ve never gotten much … Continue reading

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