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About Richard

Christian, lover-of-knowledge, Texan, and other things.

Coincidence?

Posted on 16 December 2011 by Richard

Thought of a pretty good message for young people; on the way to church last night, told my wife about it – when we arrived, the message was along nearly the same lines. I still think I’d like to post … Continue reading →

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Thoughts About Power

Posted on 27 September 2011 by Richard

The other day, I ran across the phrase Pray for Power.  I’ve seen and heard the phrase several times before, but I this time, I decided to evaluate the phrase in light of Scripture — this entry is the result. … Continue reading →

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More weather records

Posted on 15 September 2011 by Richard

In case you cannot tell, I’m interested in weather topics <grin>. I was doing some research yesterday, and the summer of 2011 (that finally seems to be ending, God be thanked!) set other records. August 2011 was the warmest month … Continue reading →

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Record!

Posted on 14 September 2011 by Richard

After the hot August, it was wonderful weather the week of Labor Day – in the mid 80s during the day and in the 50s at night.  After such a blistering July/Aug, it felt great! But, it was not to … Continue reading →

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Hot August

Posted on 1 September 2011 by Richard

August is over — we didn’t break any absolute records, but we do have several unusual things about this summer.  This is the first time in one summer that there are TWO streaks of consecutive days over 100 degrees.  The … Continue reading →

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Preaching Who?

Posted on 30 August 2011 by Richard

One of the most sobering comments I’ve read recently was a challenge: How much does your church talk about Jesus Christ? Specifically, the challenge was to take a random sermon and count the mentions of Jesus. For Christians, He is … Continue reading →

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Weather records

Posted on 30 August 2011 by Richard

Tomorrow is the last day of August; it’s been a hot summer here.  Both July and Aug are on the top ten list of “number of days in the month above 100”. July had 30 days over 100 and is … Continue reading →

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A More Sure Word

Posted on 28 July 2011 by Richard

The Scriptures tell us that we have a “more sure word of prophecy” (2 Pet 1:19); God gave these words to Peter – Peter, who saw Jesus Christ transfigured before his eyes, and who heard God the Father speak.  For … Continue reading →

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April is ending

Posted on 30 April 2011 by Richard

How time flies! Doesn’t seem that long ago since I wrote that brief entry in February. So now, April is ending after today.

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Saturday in Feb

Posted on 20 February 2011 by Richard

Did some outside work, trimming bushes — pretty exhausting work, since some of the big ones need quite a stretch.

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