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Much Ado About … Nothing?
We have an uncanny ability to take symbols that point toward truth and slowly convince ourselves that the symbols are the truth. Here’s why I say that. A big theme of my writing is that…
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Not So Boring
Every now and then God shows a sense of humor. A month or so ago I wrote a post titled Don’t Be Boring. It was a simple encouragement to keep expanding our lives so we…
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We’re Running Out of Junk!
SORRY, BUT WE’RE ALL OUT OF JUNK! THE BOOKS ARE STILL AVAILABLE, THOUGH! The Junkyard Summer Clearance is going to end soon, so this is your last chance to buy junk. Wait. That didn’t sound right. How…
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Junkyard Summer Clearance Sale
SORRY, BUT WE’RE ALL OUT OF JUNK! THE BOOKS ARE STILL AVAILABLE, THOUGH! I have too much stuff. That’s exactly what you’d expect from someone who grew up in a wrecking yard, where throwing away…
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Rusty Book Club – Endurance
It’s time for another Rusty Book Club suggestion! Some books entertain you. Some books teach you. Some might even inspire you. But every once in a while, you read one that quietly asks, “What kind…
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I Write About Seeing
Last June I had the opportunity to visit the Galápagos Islands. The trip was organized by a group that encourages faith-inspired generosity. They hired First Century Voyages to handle the logistics, who in turn chartered…
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Good Grief!
I’ve decided to submit a doctoral research proposal on the Peanuts comic strips. Hang with me and I’ll explain. When I was a kid, my mom had a standing deal with me: she’d buy me…
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Let People Be Complicated
A few years ago, my wife and I attended a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute concert. It was pure fun. The band was good. The crowd was lively. And when the opening chords of Sweet Home Alabama…
