Randal, plain and simple
Randal, plain and simple
Randal
My name is Randal. Missus and I have lived in Brazil since 1984. Key word: Grateful.
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Today's summary, published in a couple of social places: More rain today. More writing today. More fleeing today. More chewing the cud today. Less talk today. That's a win. ¶ I like short URLs. Or is it URIs? The shorter the better. Some...
37 If I do not do the works of My Father, do not believe Me; 38 but if I do, though you do not believe Me, believe the works, that you may know and believe that the Father is in Me, and I in Him.” (John 10:37-38 NKJV) 37 Коли Я не чиню...
No matter whether we’re early or late, It's how we run, not bolt from the gate. Our life is not a horse’s race; Each has his moment, gift, and pace. Once on the Way, let’s walk it straight; And offer to each a measure of grace. I scatter...
Twas a quiet day at home, the Missus and me. Rain fell off and on, and temperatures wavered. Not a foot was set outside the door, at any time. Reading much for life, in more ways than one. AI wrote a book for me, and I shall write one...
I “borrowed” this from a place far, far away ... and tweaked it to make it even more applicable. Bored? Read the Bible. Stressed? Read the Bible. Rainy day? Read the Bible. Can’t sleep? Read the Bible. Had a bad day? Read the Bible....
Grateful to the Lord God, the Omnipotent One, for: the beauty of creation which proclaims the glory of the Lord; divine wisdom, discernment, knowledge of what is essential; more prosaic: the use of email for simple communication. ¶ Be...
Let God be thanked today for the first day set aside for Christians to remember that Jesus died for our sins and arose from the dead on the first day of the week; his providence which takes our smallest and often unconsidered actions to...
The Kingdom, O God, is Yours, And I but a speck. I seek You and the King To know and serve and love. So little can I do ─ Nothing without You. Make me alive today.
To God is thanksgiving due: for allowing us entry into a new year, more time to serve, learn, repent, or praise; for protection, patience, providence, and all the other “P” words of the alphabet ─ and for the whole alphabet; for bringing...
Three things I thank God for: DD made the move to Hville safe and sound, with good help; What first appeared to be a skin blemish turned out not to be; Friends confirmed to spend Christmas with us, arriving Mon. ¶ Found my iPad mini Mom...
God deserves praise and thanksgiving for all the Missus's tests, including echo, coming back normal; a move made at the right time, none too soon; the work group getting officially registered. ¶ So much rain. And wind. At least, temps...
God be thanked that the high winds and storms in the region have not affected us here; some problems for a family member have been resolved quickly; the Bible has something to say to us every day, and for every situation. ¶ If all goes...
This quote comes from A.T. Willis, Jr., The Biblical Basis of Missions, chap. 2 (p. 13 in the document I have): The Old Testament sketches God’s efforts to form a holy people. Holy means to be separated unto God. God called Abraham to...
God be thanked for: time to rest and recuperate from our trip; confidence that the saints continued steadfast in the faith and work during our six-week absence; comforting promises of God that keep the heart from despair and nurture our...