Category: philosophy
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Sushiboat Jukebox
I realized that the songs and thoughts that come into my head are like a sushiboat jukebox.
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Thou preparest
The phrase “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies” is from Psalm 23:5, a verse that speaks of God’s provision and protection, even amidst adversity. Whenever I hear this verse read in church I have two opposing thoughts and feelings.
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I’m submitting for publication
Thanks for traveling with me for thirty-one weeks as I published sample chapters of my new book on Kidney Disease, Timestamp: A CKD Memoir…
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A miracle
My former doctor called me the other day. I was slightly shocked to get a personal call from him. I suppose it was in a professional capacity, but he called to apologize for not referring me to a nephrologist sooner.
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It is not good for man to be alone
I thought of this song today, by the 1970’s band, Player. I used to think it was schmaltzy, “I was wrong, and I just can’t live without you”, but realizing that it is not good for man to be alone…
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Who are my enemies?
I recalled this morning that The Lord prepares a table for me in the presence of my enemies, but I’ve had so few of them that I had to ask myself who they were. Yes, there are a few people who wronged me, but I have been so blessed with good people around me that…
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