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tim's blog: August 2010
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Monday, August 9, 2010. There is only one time - that we can read about - when Jesus stood beside His Father's throne: when Stephen was stoned to death for his faith. Last week, 10 Christians were summarily executed in Afghanistan after spending several weeks in remote Afghan villages providing medical care to the people there. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack as international reaction ranged from disgust at the abject barbarism to anguish for these saints and their families. First Day -...
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tim's blog: June 2009
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Saturday, June 27, 2009. Exploitation at its worst in the 21st century. I had decided not to comment in this space about the whole Michael Jackson death furor. But I changed my mind. and it sorta ties into another recent phenomenon about which I have a thought or two. My family is eaten up with a couple reality TV shows. We are addicted to American Idol (Go Kris! But MJ's death and the death of Jon and Kate's marriage give me pause. So here are a couple thoughts. The public microscope is intense and the ...
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tim's blog: July 2010
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Just got back from a whirlwind tour of San Francisco! A B E A U tiful city! Truly enjoyed the culture, the people, the geography and the iconic landmarks. we walked across the Golden Gate, had a piece of Pizza in the Haight Ashbury district, took in a Giants game at AT&T (Candlestick) Park and saw the 'Full House' house! Even played in the park from the Full House opening credits! Caitlin joined us for the trip. and the only regret is that my other 3 girls couldn't be with me!
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tim's blog: what goodbye looks like
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Monday, March 1, 2010. What goodbye looks like. I saw what a 70 year goodbye looks like yesterday. After the mourners paid their respects and made their exit, it was just the family. And after the nieces and nephews and cousins and son and daughter said their farewell, it was Jimmy's turn. Til death do us part. It takes on a new meaning when you watch a broken man say goodbye to the only love he ever knew. The music had long since stopped playing. It was a very sobering and lovely moment. Psalm 84 - David.
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tim's blog: August 2009
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Friday, August 28, 2009. More thoughts on His Church. I am passionate about His Church. And I fear I sometimes convey a poor attitude when I speak or write about it. I confess that it is difficult not to bring my former church 'baggage' to any conversation regarding His Body. for that I apologize. that is on me, and I need to do much better. Don't you hate it when someone apologizes, then goes on to 'explain away' the behavior which necessitated the apology in the first place? Do you ever feel that way?
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tim's blog: December 2009
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009. When I was a boy, mom and dad smoked. A lot. When you walked from room to room, you could actually see the 'clouds' part as you cut through them. sorta like a jet airplane leaving those cool swirly contrails as it knifes through fog. Parents smoked. It was the thing to do. I mean, think of how popular a gift the ashtray was. How would you like to own an ashtray company today? Anyhow, a few weeks ago, my family was passing around a winter headcold. That's the thing with sin&#...
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tim's blog: compromised immune system
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009. When I was a boy, mom and dad smoked. A lot. When you walked from room to room, you could actually see the 'clouds' part as you cut through them. sorta like a jet airplane leaving those cool swirly contrails as it knifes through fog. Parents smoked. It was the thing to do. I mean, think of how popular a gift the ashtray was. How would you like to own an ashtray company today? Anyhow, a few weeks ago, my family was passing around a winter headcold. That's the thing with sin&#...
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tim's blog: March 2010
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Monday, March 15, 2010. I met him only a couple times at family gatherings. Technically speaking, he was my step-nephew. My daddy married his grandma 12 years ago after we lost momma to lung cancer. Jonathan leaves behind a wife and a momma and brother. He was a decorated Soldier who died way to young in a place which is, by definition, God-forsaken. I am not politically active anymore. And this is not the time or place to rant about the 'why'. You are missed here, my young friend. terribly missed. The m...
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Rambling Psychoses: The Zombie Apocalypse
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A highly irregular blog for no purpose whatsoever. Well, except for causing an occasional giggle or two. Or maybe a stray rational thought might appear. But don't count on it. Sunday, May 4, 2014. An Exegesis of Romans 7:14-8:4. Ever watched a zombie movie? Zombies are critters who used to be people, but they died from some sort of disease, usually contracted by getting bit by a zombie. Did you know that you have a zombie inside of you? Remember that in Romans 6:3-4, you are baptized, and that baptism bu...
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Rambling Psychoses: January 2012
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A highly irregular blog for no purpose whatsoever. Well, except for causing an occasional giggle or two. Or maybe a stray rational thought might appear. But don't count on it. Saturday, January 7, 2012. We Don't Need No Steenkeeng Sound Gear! But even better than that was when the bus broke down (small Christian university, not much money, it happened a lot) and we practiced on the bus to while away the time. Simply magic. There's nothing like live music. Http:/ www.youtube.com/watch? Links to this post.
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