Tag: joy
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Crystal Radio: Invisible Order and the Age of AI
We must keep asking questions, holding the curiosity of a child without its naivety and with a full sense of sound mind. There is too much eggheadedness and preparation today. You cannot prepare for such grief; you can only rely on what you already trust. There’s an old saying that is quite true: “Everybody has…
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Eighteen Miles
The fog down by the river was thick enough to make the Headless Horseman nervous. Somewhere out on the water a foghorn groans its low and beautiful note, and a train answers from somewhere further still. I prepared for the Bible study in that fog. It was as good a place as any. Having a…
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Road to Emmaus
“Then He asked them, ‘What is this dispute that you’re having with each other as you are walking?’” And they stopped walking and looked discouraged. The one named Cleopas answered him, “Are you the only visitor in Jerusalem who doesn’t know the things that happened therefore in these days?” “What things?” he asked them. So…
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A Fragmented Story
I Went to the gas station off the Thruway for snacks. You could tell right away he didn’t belong to the rhythm of the place. Everyone else moved with purpose. Grab, pay, leave. He lingered. Talking to no one and everyone at the same time. Layers of clothing that didn’t match the weather. Hair uneven.…
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Reflections from Manheim Boulevard
I have been in New Paltz much more lately, and it is funny to think that not long ago I went down to the Carolinas with such certainty in my mind, such a definite guarantee that I would scarcely return. In my head, an entire life had been planned. An entire life had begun. It…
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Floating on broken water
The river is in pieces today. Tons of tiny icebergs that look like dirty shards of dull glass are carried in the current. Some of them hesitate near the edges and gather in the bays, catching for a moment, while the current keeps pulling the rest north. A barge comes through carrying large construction equipment.…
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Baptism testimony
Full testimony and baptism- https://youtu.be/p7JvkNY-d5k?si=MrMnojCnj1HE75Oc I was baptized today! Praise God! I was raised around Christianity. My family worked hard, loved me, and taught me about God. From a young age I believed God existed. In some ways this feels like a long time coming, but I have learned His timing is always perfect. Very…
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The Unlosable Assignment
“I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself. I know how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content, whether well fed or…
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A walk by the Wallkill
The Wallkill flows north and it flows slowly and crooked but this time of year it does not seem to be flowing at all. This river is old, they say many mastodon bones have been uncovered along its banks. What that means for sure is this river has been here longer than we can officially…
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Merry Christmas to all from Pilgrims Pondering Ministry. Thank you so much for pondering with me this year. After much analysis, only this remains, Pray constantly. Fully receive circumstances with gratitude. Be a good steward. Fear God and keep his commands. Spread the good news, for it is good and the only way! For this…
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