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There’s Oceans In Between Us But That’s Not Very Far

Recently, I became aware of the continuing problems within the band Puddle of Mudd, a band that was very popular in the early 2000’s with hit songs like “Blurry,” “She Hates Me,” “Psycho,” and “Drift And Die” that were successful … Continue reading

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A Strange Oppression Of Spirits

One of the most striking passages of the Bible relating to the question of authority can be found, among other places [1], in Mark 10:42-44, which reads: “But Jesus called them to Himself and said to them, “You know that … Continue reading

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Some Minutes Of The Vancouver Affordable Housing Community Forum Meeting: Part Two

[Note: This is my record of the second part of a two part community forum held at the Vancouver Central Library in downtown Vancouver, Washington about the issue of affordable housing within the community. The minutes to the first meeting … Continue reading

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Love Reign O’er Me

The kingdom of heaven, or the kingdom of God, is something that is spoken about often in scripture, especially in the Gospels. At times, it is discussed as something we are to pray for, as it is written in Matthew … Continue reading

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Finding Opportunity In Future Famine

As it happens, this Sabbath for Sabbath School [1], the topic for the lesson is on Joseph and the famine of Egypt. There is a lot to like about this story, as it is possibly my favorite part in the … Continue reading

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A Modest Proposal For Choose Your Own Adventure Movies

As a child nearing my preteen years, I greatly enjoyed reading Choose Your Own Adventure books [1]. For those who are not aware of this series, they consist of a far-ranging plot where the decisions of the reader affect the … Continue reading

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You Just Got Passed By A Toaster

A day like today is a day where I try to do perhaps a little too much. After waking up this morning, I got to writing, writing a book review for my fairly large stash of extras to include when … Continue reading

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The Courage To Grow Up

[Note:  This blog entry was inspired by the Adventure Novels Project at http://www.cotopaxi.com/ that seeks to inspire people to do good and enjoy adventure as well.] I was recently asked by a reader of my blog to think about my … Continue reading

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You Had One Job

This evening after I got home and did at least some of my usual chores, I found that my computer refused to act like it was connected to the internet. When, after a considerable amount of frustration, I restarted my … Continue reading

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The Chemicals Between Us

Earlier this week, as a reward for completing one of the many projects that I have done in a crazy week that begins the busiest time of year where I work, I was promised an iced tea and butter croissant … Continue reading

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