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Earthbound

Tim Riter December 3, 2018

God created us as physical creatures in a physical world, and that’s good. I love the slow melting of dark chocolate held in my mouth. The cleansing experienced riding the motorcycle. The joy of embracing my wife. These, and so much more. But we also face physical frustrations. How do we balance them?

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In Poetry Tags Physical Bodies, Physical World, Heaven, Heavenly Bodies, Limits, Pain, Injuries, Sickness, Enjoy, Dark Chocolate, Soaring, Christian Living, Spiritual Formation
Words by Melody Beattie, image from quotefan

Words by Melody Beattie, image from quotefan

Transforming Gratitude--Monday

Tim Riter November 19, 2018

The brevity of Thanksgiving has long troubled me. One day. And really, just a moment there, with a quick prayer of thanks before feasting with the family begins, before old stories are remembered and new ones get shared, before we chew down a handful of Tums. Then a good friend, Murray Pura, piqued my thoughts by posting a Canadian Thanksgiving menu covering four days. Why can’t we focus on…

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In Reflection Tags Thanksgiving, Thankfulness, Gratitude, Physical World, Murray Pura, Creation, Spiritual Formation, Christian Living
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A bit of an unreconstructed Jesus freak. Almost old enough to have known him when he walked this world. About 27 on the inside. Investing his life in university and teen students. Inveterate cross country motorcycle rider. Nature lover. Entranced with the power of written and spoken words. Still learning.

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