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Maybe ‘Ol Loco Wasn’t Loco After All
14 Jun 2016

Maybe ‘Ol Loco Wasn’t Loco After All

by Chris Turner | posted in: Latin America, Reflections | 0

I sized up the donkey standing about 15 feet in front of me; then I casually walked over. I kept my distance because I’m not an equine kind of guy, but I had something to say. I looked the beast … Continued

Backpacking, Peru
Reminiscences of a Deceased Friend
14 Jan 2016

Reminiscences of a Deceased Friend

by Chris Turner | posted in: Reflections | 42

An old and influential friend died yesterday and the best way I know to honor my friend is to reminisce about the good times. My friend actually isn’t a person, it is – or was – the communications department of … Continued

Travel, writing
A Cry for Help for Those Who are Low
6 Mar 2015

A Cry for Help for Those Who are Low

by Chris Turner | posted in: Devotional thoughts | 0

Have you ever felt like you can’t find the way out? Like your life isn’t even in neutral, it’s more like its stuck in a low gear; that you’re mashing the accelerator and all you’re getting is higher RPMs but … Continued

Psalm
A Search for Meaning in the Vanderbilt Rape Case
27 Jan 2015

A Search for Meaning in the Vanderbilt Rape Case

by Chris Turner | posted in: Devotional thoughts | 0

It was the piercing wail of the deepest agony that shook me from my callousness. For nearly three weeks on my drive home, I’ve been listening to the daily summary of court proceedings regarding the Vanderbilt Rape Case, as it has become … Continued

God, Jesus, Judgement
Help for Those With Tebow Syndrome
3 Jan 2015

Help for Those With Tebow Syndrome

by Chris Turner | posted in: Sports, The Christian Life | 0

I overcame Tebow Syndrome long before its namesake was born. A syndrome is defined as the collection of signs and symptoms that are observed in, and characteristic of, a single condition. A lot of Christians suffer from Tebow Syndrome. Tebow Syndrome is … Continued

Life From a Bike Seat
1 Jan 2015

Life From a Bike Seat

by Chris Turner | posted in: Bike Riding, Reflections, Sports | 0

It was serendipitous that I should buy my first real bicycle one week before the Royal Crown decided I would be a driving hazard to the British public. I was denied a driver’s license, because, well, apparently I couldn’t pass the vision test. … Continued

bicycle, Bike, life
Easter: What’s the reason for the season?
7 Mar 2013

Easter: What’s the reason for the season?

by Chris Turner | posted in: Devotional thoughts | 0

Something weird is going on with Christmas. Every year it seems there is an increasing tug of war between the use of “Merry Christmas” and the deemed more politically correct “Happy Holidays” that many secularists advocate. Christians seem to make … Continued

cross, crucifixion, Easter, Jesus, resurrection, sin
5 things I’ve learned about God in 365 days
24 Jul 2012

5 things I’ve learned about God in 365 days

by Chris Turner | posted in: Devotional thoughts | 0

  I’m a destination guy. You know, the kind of guy who makes everybody go to the bathroom twice before getting in the car to drive eight hours to the beach. No stopping unless you can provide sufficient evidence that you … Continued

Christian, Jesus, Journey

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