Monthly Archives: April 2011

Christ is risen!

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Tom Brainerd
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That fake New Mexico sky…

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

The view of the sunrise at about 6:20 this morning… Sometimes the sky here is so perfect it looks like it’s been PhotoShopped. Of course, with the right Artist, what would you expect?

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Flyover Country…

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

You know you live in ‘flyover country’ when you look up and see over 30 contrails.

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Back in black…

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Tom Brainerd
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Wars and rumours of wars…

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

For every warrior’s sandal from the noisy battle, And garments rolled in blood Will be used for burning and fuel of fire. Isaiah 9:5 Back in Isaiah 2:4 we were told that swords would become plowshares, and spears pruning hooks. … Continue reading →

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Rejoicing in covenant faithfulness…

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

Nevertheless the gloom will not be upon her who is distressed, As when at first He lightly esteemed The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, And afterward more heavily oppressed her, By the way of the sea, beyond … Continue reading →

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Dog is my copilot;)…

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

I have often been bemused by those who sport a bumper sticker that says “God is my copilot.” Even before I became a Calvinist I thought “They don’t understand who is truly in control.” I’m sure they mean well, but … Continue reading →

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Bad company corrupts…

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

Matthew Henry on Ruth 1:4… But those that bring young people into bad acquaintance, and take them out of the way of public ordinances, though they may think them well-disciplined and armed against temptation, know not what they do, nor … Continue reading →

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I hate it when that happens…

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

Monday… We have always been pretty mobile. Driving on vacation has always been a delight for us. Before we had children, the hours (and hours and hours) I spent in the car with my wife were a blessing to me. … Continue reading →

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With strong hand…

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

For the Lord spoke thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people…Isaiah 8:11 Parents, there are times with your children, aren’t there, times when you want the … Continue reading →

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