Category Archives: Ramblings De Russ

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Thoughts on Heaven

Recently I got into a discussion with a brother who got into another discussion with somebody who asked him the question: “Where is Heaven? I’m not any kind of theologian, but these were my thoughts on the subject, to which … Continue reading

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The “State of the Man” Address

I haven’t checked in to this blog in quite a while.  It hasn’t been for lack of activity — life has been quite brisk.  I seem to average a post about every 2 months or so — which is hardly … Continue reading

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Another Old Lang Syne

I’m going to be very cliche’ and just get it out of the way: Happy New Year.   (Notice… there isn’t any exclamation point.)  Welcome to another new year.  Welcome to the passing of another “Old Lang Syne.”  I am … Continue reading

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Black Friday

Here in the United States we have a tradition.  On the forth Thursday in November, we set aside a day of Thanksgiving.   Nationally, Abraham Lincoln proclaimed this day as a day of “Thanksgiving and Praise” on October 3, 1863. Sometime … Continue reading

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The “27 Club”

“Music directly imitates the passions or states of the soul…when one listens to music that imitates a certain passion, he becomes imbued with the same passion; and if over a long time he habitually listens to music that rouses ignoble … Continue reading

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And Today She Is 4…

I’m just going to come out and admit it.  I never wanted children.  I was very wrong.  Of course, all of this was before I ever had children. Since I was raised without brothers or sisters, I guess I never … Continue reading

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The Hymn “Hallelujah What A Savior” and Isaiah 53

Last Sunday we sang a great hymn in worship service…  “Hallelujah, What A Savior!”   It was a classic by one of my all-time favorite hymn writers, Phillip P. Bliss.  Phillip also wrote the hymn “I Will Sing of My Redeemer” … Continue reading

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Happy Fathers Day!

My children surprised me with the most appropriate Father’s day gift… A brand new 52 oz Bubba brand “Sunday go to meetin’” mug! Wahoo!

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Humbled

Quite honestly, I could go off in many directions.  What I do know is that I have to share the details of what happened today.  Moreover, It’s an outside look into a problem, a prayer and the providence of God. … Continue reading

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You May Offend Somebody…

“Young men and old men, and sisters of all ages, if you love the Lord, get a passion for souls. Do you not see them? They are going down to hell by the thousands.” — Charles Spurgeon Continue reading

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