the tindog coffeehouse

Boy, it’s hot. This is damn hot. Never got this hot in Brooklyn. It’s like Africa hot. Tarzan couldn’t take this kind of hot.

– Matthew Broderick, Biloxi Blues

I spoke too soon. Yes, I’m glad July is over, but August isn’t turning out much better. First, well… it’s hot. Yeah, yeah, it’s frickin’ August in North Texas, what do you expect? Doesn’t mean I have to like it.

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As a footnote to a few of my recent blog posts, I would strongly recommend the 2008 documentary from Dan Merchant, Lord, Save Us From Your Followers. It’s a humbling reminder of the damage we Christians often do to the world around us but also a reminder of the healing power of Christ’s love and grace.

Previously:
Quitting Christianity
The goal must be love
You obviously haven’t met my neighbors

Hello and farewell
I know I broke your heart
Oh come on July, will you never let me down
Everything I took I would only give it back
If I could

– Jackopierce, “Come On July”

What was July like around our house? This:

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