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No Frontiers

[Note: This sermonette was given to the United Church of God congregation in The Dalles on Sabbath, July 22, 2023.] One of the most poignant borders that exists in the world is one that you will not find on very … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Tangled Up (Deluxe)

Tangled Up (Deluxe), by Thomas Rhett It is probably no surprise that I have never listened to a full Thomas Rhett album before. In general, unless I am invited to rank down an entire album, it is pretty rare for … Continue reading →

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Making Lists

One of the notable habits of a traveler is to make lists of one’s travels, to keep some chronicle or some record of it, and though my live journals of travel experiences have never proven to be particularly popular or … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Causes Of The Civil War

The Causes Of The Civil War, by Joel M. Sipress When I started reading this book, I was concerned about the sort of book that this would be because of its focus on building the critical thinking ability of students … Continue reading →

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The Bible On Modesty

[Note: The following message is the prepared text for a sermon message given to the United Church of God congregation in the Dalles on Sabbath, June 10, 2023.] I would like to see a show of hands, if you all … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Renaissance

Renaissance, by Beyonce I am not nor have I ever been a particular fan of Beyonce as a solo artist. For the most part, I generally enjoyed the music of Destiny’s Child and have enjoyed much of what I have … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A History Of Gnosticism

A History Of Gnosticism, by Giovanni Filoramo This book does not have an accurate title, but I do not know if that if the book had an accurate title if it would be any more enjoyable to read. At least … Continue reading →

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Clarissa: Chapter Twenty-Three

After Clarissa and Roland finished their dinner, there was still time in the day, and a fair amount to do. First, the two of them took a short walk to the barrister’s firm, where the attorneys there were almost expecting … Continue reading →

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Clarissa: Chapter Nineteen

Roland entered the barracks to find his regiment already there. When he arrived, he was told that the general wanted to see him, and so after greeting his fellow officers and other soldiers, he went into the office of his … Continue reading →

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Clarissa: Chapter Twelve

General Henry Watson Powell smiled as he looked up from his letter. He had not even had the chance to meet his new French emigre officer who was joining up with his regiment and already the young officer had managed … Continue reading →

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