Tag: philosophy
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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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On Abstinence
When I was a teenager and twenty-something, and not a Christian, my virginity was considered a liability. I wasn’t the only one who felt that way; many people look down on themselves and others in that category, but it occurs to me that there is value to virginity and abstinence.
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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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Travel, Food & Baseball
We go to see the Oakland A’s play most every year. We drive to the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) train, and take it to the Coliseum. The ride is pretty nice, and it’s a lot cleaner than the New York subway, although I have good memories of riding the IRT to Manhattan in my…
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