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Earthbound

Tim Riter February 5, 2024

God created us as physical creatures in a physical world, and called it good. I love the slow melting of dark chocolate held in my mouth. The cleansing of 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, Frustrations, Temptations, Physical Joy, Dark Chocolate, Spiritual Bodies, Heaven, God Works in All
Carlsbad Beach

Carlsbad Beach

Beach Lessons

Tim Riter August 24, 2020

In the midst of a hellacious heat wave in SoCal, where something like 8 out of 10 days broke 100 degrees, the weather predictor delivered a message from God: Temecula would likely hit 107, and the nearby beach city of Carlsbad would be 80. My interpretation: a beach day! So an early lunch at the Daily News Café led to the sand—with appropriate social distancing (except for family units). I especially enjoyed…

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In Happenings Tags Carlsbad Beach, Strategies, Retreat, Stand Firm, Attack, Trials, Hard Times, Temptations, Christian LIving, Spiritual Formation
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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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