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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YEAR 40 | 2024-08-10 | SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS (SP) BRAZIL Note: Consider this something of a follow-up to the newsletter published earlier in the week. We were saddened by the news of the death of 62 passengers of the Voepass flight which...
YEAR 40 | 2024-08-06 | SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS (SP) BRAZIL Vicki, according to all reports, had a tremendous message Saturday, July 27, for the ladies meet in São Vicente, just over two hours away from here. Her topic was based on the first...
O man of many words, show me the Lord, And it will be sufficient! I do not care For opinions, theories, or theological spins. Show me the Lord, my need is him and all The grace and love and goodness that are his. At his feet I’d fall,...
Times are I need to learn to keep my opinion to myself. In opinions the world is drowning. Here are some opinions to add to the flood: People who need to be spoon-fed won't grow. Don't read, don't lead. Each individual should assume...
Praying about the situation in Venezuela. And for so many troubled spots in the world, including ours. Praying my article on remnant in Portuguese will open eyes. And that the translation, to be published tomorrow, will be well received....
A phrase in the quote below has prompted much reflection: I didn’t realize how much I relied on urgency as a substitute for structure. It wasn’t good. I don’t recommend it. So now I’m learning, or trying to learn, how to give myself...
Upon my bed, I think and pray To God who sees and cares for me: May I be wise, with little to say, Since words have power, eternally. I ask for courage, that when I rise, I’ll view each soul with loving eyes And speak with kindness,...
HTH requested prayer today for this congregation. I only had email contact with their evangelist once. I know no one else, but decided to include them in my list of prayers today: The Lord’s church at Hillview Terrace in Moundsville,...
Do any of these statements speak to you? These quotes are from a retired programmer. Everyone will eventually reach a point at which they can no longer do what they spent their lives doing—but it's not just about retirement; it can...
My brain is toward the fried end of the scale, so I've basically been reading the last while, rather than writing. Would very much like to see nostr work without hitches. Impression is that it's going to take a while. The articles I...
YEAR 40 | 2024-07-10 | SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS (SP) BRAZIL Events move quickly, time speeds ahead, newsletters fall behind. Vicki and I went by car to São Paulo June 29. It took just over an hour, since we went to the northeast side of the...
This week I may tinker with both mataroa and bear to see which will meet my needs best, before taking the plunge to upgrade to a paid account. Bear gives you multiple sites, but that might encourage me to multiply. Mataroa has a much...
Maybe you can make something of this short #Bible outline from today. “Not wrath, but salvation” 1Th 5.9-11 The destiny of God, v. 9 The death of Christ, v. 10 The purpose of life, v. 10 The base of edification, v. 11 Blame any problems...
He closed his eyes and took a nap, The shortest nap that ever was took. He opened eyes to a warring map; Its frenzied chiefs their threats exhaled. At darkened days with fear he shook And prayed that wiser heads prevailed.
Dear Father: Thank you for this day. Today your sovereign will was done, Though plans of men were set aside. Your way was taught, your power was seen. I sought to please the Lord, my guide. From rise to setting of the sun, I prayed for...