now as then in Galilee...

“The mark of the immature man is that he wants to die nobly for a cause, while the mark of the mature man is that he wants to live humbly for one.”
-psychologist William Stekel, quoted in The Catcher in the Rye


"Are ye able," said the Master,
"to be crucified with me?"
"Yea," the sturdy dreamers answered,
"to the death we follow thee."

My newest toy:

It had a rough ride home but I think it will be okay. Besides, it only cost $160! (and 6 beers for the neighbors who helped get it into the house.)

Thanks very much

In January I mailed a package for an international officer from Malawi who had to rush off to make his flight. It cost far more to mail than he had anticipated,and 5 months later he had still not received it. Meanwhile he was promoted to captain and sent to the Sudan in a peace keeping mission. I filed an inquiry and an investigation at USPS, which led to nothing except more forms and emails. It's been a big pain.
Then I received this email:

From: PHILLIP CHITEKWE
To: kevin.radman@gmail.com
Date: Aug 18, 2006 7:27 AM
Subject: Thanks very much

Honestry, am very thankful for your tireless efforts towards my electronics which has just arrived in my country and has already been cleared by my friend.I was talking to my friend this morning who confirmed receit of the item in good condition. May the almighty God bless you always.You are awonderful friend I ever had.You must be a real christian I guess.Sudan is cool no more fighting. People are tired of fighting.I am wishing you a wonderful and successful stay wherever you may be.God Bless.

PHILLIP
Thanks.

Easy Street

If you read this post, please take a moment to thank God for His persistent kindness toward the froward youngest Radman.

Yours Truly
101 Easy Street
Jacksonville, NC 28546

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The Lord builds up Jerusalem;
He gathers together the outcasts of Israel.
He heals the brokenhearted
And binds up their wounds.
He counts the number of the stars;
He calls them all by name.
Great is our Lord, and mighty in power;
His understanding is infinite.
The Lord lifts up the humble;
He casts the wicked down to the ground.

Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving;
Sing praises on the harp to our God,
Who covers the heavens with clouds,
Who prepares rain for the earth,
Who makes grass to grow on the mountains.
He gives to the beast its food,
And to the young ravens that cry.

He does not delight in the strength of the horse;
He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.
The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him,
In those who hope in His mercy.
PSALM 147:2-11