Category Archives: Bryan’s comments

The Curious Case of Being Job

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

One of the most intriguing patriarchs in the Bible is Job. Tempted and accused, ignored and maligned– he maintained a faith in God’s goodness when hell wanted to destroy him. His goodness should not be diminished. “In the land of Uz there … Continue reading →

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Blood in the Water

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

It’s a well known fact. Biologists tell us that sharks can smell blood from 2-3 miles away. They follow their noses to the place where they sense it. They have an ‘attack mechanism’ to anything that is vulnerable. Blood acts … Continue reading →

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Forgiven First

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

This evening I got tired of the TV. Or maybe tired of the control it emits over me. I picked up one of the many Bibles I have in my loft. I do think it is ‘funny/sinister’ of the real … Continue reading →

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My Health at This Moment, Sunday, March 10

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

Follow-up. It’s Sunday morning here in Alaska. We survived already this morning– DST, an earthquake, dog poop on the carpet, and snow, and it’s not even noon yet. (Can’t wait to see what the afternoon will bring.) I had my … Continue reading →

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My Health at this Moment, Tues. March 5

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

I really don’t know what I should say now. Yesterday, March 3, I woke up and made the frightening discovery that the entire left side of my face was paralyzed. Eye-mouth-lips-tongue. But being a true coffee drinker, I found I … Continue reading →

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