The Shifting Shadows of Our Lives July 16, 2025
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What is here and now,
is merely,
what is here and now.
Like distorted images
we see in a cracked carnival mirror,
or the mirage
of an oasis in the desert
the shifting fog of history
surrounding us
is but a pale representation,
of God’s reality.
Our lives
are no more permanent,
than the shadow of a cloud
drifting over a landscape
it did not create,
on its way
to an appointment never seen
that’s always over the horizon.
Treat Them Gently July 15, 2025
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In “Treat Them Gently” S5 / E12 of I Took a Right Turn : Begins with some remarks concerning how we learn from others and how we share more in common than we have in differences. Next, they play some of our old favorites: I’ve Been Redeemed, Praise the Name of Jesus, and We Exalt Thee. Then we share another of our homegrown songs: The Book, The Blood, and the Blessed Hope. Turning to the Bible we stay in Romans for another week opening up to 14:1 which tells us how we are to treat other believers. Robert moves on to read the poem “The Shifting Shadows of Our Lives,” from his second book of poetry, Floating Through Time. Each episode this season includes a poem from this book.
The text of these readings is posted the day after the release of each episode at www.itookarighturn.com All of Robert’s forty books are available in paperback and kindle through Amazon. We also invite everyone to visit our online art store, The Pair a Docs Shop where we offer our original paintings, prints and merchandise.
https://www.podserve.fm/episodes/196186/treat-them-gently.mp3
An Excerpt from New Old Sayings Volume Two by Dr. Robert Owens July 14, 2025
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When we compromise with the world, we may find rewards in the natural but in the spirit all we find is confusion and strife.
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An Excerpt from New Old Sayings Volume Two by Dr. Robert Owens July 13, 2025
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We shouldn’t be content just knowing what God has done or what He is doing, let’s dig deeper and find out why He does what He does. It’s called love.
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An Excerpt from New Old Sayings Volume Two by Dr. Robert Owens July 12, 2025
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The path to God is narrow and steep, few find it and fewer follow it. The path of the world is broad and smooth and many dance and parade their way to hell.
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An Excerpt from New Old Sayings Volume Two by Dr. Robert Owens July 11, 2025
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Live and let live, why exploit others and destroy community.
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An Excerpt from New Old Sayings Volume Two by Dr. Robert Owens July 10, 2025
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The right word at the right time is a conversation sure to please.
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Growing Old July 9, 2025
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Days rush by
and then they’re gone.
Dust in the wind,
flowers in bloom,
a joy filled sunny day.
Every other day,
seems like a Friday,
with a Monday in-between.
Days rush by
and then they’re gone.
A wise man once said,
“Growing old is not for the faint of heart.”
One moment,
you’re the youngest one in the crowd.
Suddenly,
you’re the oldest person in the room.
Defiantly we say,
“I can’t respect someone just because they’re old!”
Then we wonder why,
“These kids,”
don’t show us any respect.
Get the Best of Evil by Doing Good July 8, 2025
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In “Get the Best of Evil by Doing Good” S5 / E11 of I Took a Right Turn: We open with the usual banter and greetings. Next, they play some good old church songs: River of Life, Everywhere He Went, and Put Your Hand In the Hand of the Man From Galilee. Then they share another of their homegrown songs: Hello Jesus. Turning to the Bible we dive into Romans 12:9-21 which speaks to us about holy living and the power that has over everything around us. Robert moves on to read the poem “
Growing Old,” from his second book of Poetry, Floating Through Time. Each episode this season includes a poem from this book.
The text of these readings is posted the day after the release of each episode at www.itookarighturn.com All of Robert’s forty books are available in paperback and kindle through Amazon. We also invite everyone to visit our online art store, The Pair a Docs Shop where we offer our original paintings, prints and merchandise.
An Excerpt from New Old Sayings Volume Two by Dr. Robert Owens July 7, 2025
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Those who see the glass as half empty are always thirsty.
This is an excerpt from New Old Sayings Volume Two by Dr. Robert Owens. This and all his books are available from Amazon in paperback or kindle at
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