Randal

2026-09-06 08:36:35

Randal

rm@zotum.net

Tried cloning my talesofmy.life account here, but no content. Got bunged up trying to get content files installed. Oh, well.

2026-09-05 18:10:34

Randal

rm@zotum.net

Book order hasn't arrived after two weeks. Don't think it's coming.

2026-08-31 16:06:56

Randal

rm@zotum.net

Sovereign King of Peace:─

Quiet the storms within my mind and calm my anxious heart.

Remind me that You are in control and that Your plans are for my good.

Fill my home and my life with Your perfect peace that surpasses understanding.

Help me to obey without question, in childlike trust that You will provide what I need and do what is best.

This prayer comes through Jesus the Christ. Amen.

#prayer

prayers

2026-08-31 03:27:39

Randal

rm@zotum.net

Heavenly Father, rain down upon us this morning with your blessing and strength, that we might grow and face all challenges with grace, love, and truth.

2026-08-26 04:42:51

Randal

rm@zotum.net

Discovered an attached file in my emails from decades ago, the plan was for a book of prayers, which never happened. Am very glad to recover it. The title of the book was to be taken from one of the prayers: “I Hate Shaving.”

2026-08-26 05:56:02

Benni

bennihtm@vivaldi.net

@rm that's so relatable. It's truly a loss that this book hasn't been written yet.

2026-08-24 14:52:24

Randal

rm@zotum.net

One often has little to say,
but says it with many words.
If the tongue should endlessly bray,
then bind it with many cords.

#SmallPoems

quatrains poetry

From the Files: A Retreat

2026-08-23 08:45:09

Randal

rm@zotum.net

Title: “A Retreat: A Necessity for the Spiritual Life”
Author: Frank L. Vernon, D.D.
Publishing information: Locust Street Letter | St. Mark's Church | Philadelphia | reprinted by | DeKoven Foundation | Racine, Wisconsin T-5
Source: Episcopal Church, Abilene, Texas (in my handwriting)
Backstory: Was in my files. Must have been around 1982-83. Maybe I was doing some research on missions in Brazil?

files tracts

2026-08-22 03:30:59

Randal

rm@zotum.net

“Cry out and shout for joy, O citizens of Zion, for the Holy One of Israel acts mightily among you!” Isaiah 12.6 NETB.

As the book of Isaiah closes the first major section, the prophet envisions future glory for Israel in restoration. God is present and active to bless and restore the remnant, who sing praises of gratitude to God and invite one another to join in the worship. The citizens of Zion here represent the people of God in the Messianic age.

#qbt #Isaiah

qbt

2026-08-15 15:00:51

Randal

rm@zotum.net

Wanna go back to the days when they remarked that everybody complained about the weather but nobody ever did anything about it.

2026-08-15 14:51:35

Randal

rm@zotum.net

The sun never really came out and heated up our space, as predicted. Just as well for me. Umpteenth time to note: don't trust the weather forecasts. You'll de better sticking your head out the window or door to get an idea.