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LTMFS Part 42: Mundane Miracles

July 31, 2015 Matt Leave a Comment

Letters to My Former Self by Southern Skeptic

For this post, I decided to include passages from several journal entries. 16 years ago, I wrote this in my journal: Today Dad almost got that old baler to work. In fact it did work, but the knots in the twine would come loose because the bales it was making were too long so … [Read more...]

Letters bible, christians, god, miracle, miracles

LTMFS Part 41: Conspiracies

July 24, 2015 Matt 1 Comment

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16 years ago, I wrote this in my journal: I bought some more rechargable batteries and we have more solar chargers on the way so when Y2K comes we’ll still have flashlights, radios, and even a little TV. At times I get skeptical about Y2K, but things are getting weird … [Read more...]

Letters confirmation bias, conspiracy, conspiracy theories, evidence, y2k

LTMFS Part 40: An Abusive Relationship

July 19, 2015 Matt 1 Comment

Letters to My Former Self by Southern Skeptic

16 years ago, I wrote this in my journal: God convicts me of sin, He disciplines me, and He punishes me, but it’s because He desperately loves me. I thanked Him and praised Him and told Him how sorry I was for my cold heart and my sins. He touched me, but just for a moment. … [Read more...]

Letters abuse, hell, love, relationship, violence

LTMFS Part 39: Witnessing To Christians

July 14, 2015 Matt Leave a Comment

16 years ago, I wrote this in my journal: I went to 1st Baptist Church of Bartlesville again. Another typical service and sermon, nothing special. Bible study was a mix of the new 7th graders through college. The speaker, who is only 24 years old, was awesome! I’ve never heard … [Read more...]

Letters friends, jesus, salvation, sunday school, witnessing

LTMFS Part 38: Suffering and Skills

July 3, 2015 Matt Leave a Comment

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16 years ago, I wrote this in my journal: It’s just too easy here. I told my mom I’m dissatisfied with my life here. We have too many things and we live in luxury. She said to just be thankful we live in America. But we’re God’s stewards! He doesn’t give us money just so we … [Read more...]

Letters college, faith, jesus, luxury, passion, wwjd

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