2024.08.27

I’m an inquisitive soul and fearless extrovert (thanks, Captain Obvious!). So when I see something that intrigues me, I have to ask (much to “J’s” chagrin!). So, I’m standing in line at Castle Neuschwanstein in the Bavarian Alps when I notice a word tattooed on the neck of a guy standing in line in front […]

2024.08.25

TOYIN’ Abandon yourself Let HIS will be done in you Be ready for it With love, offer HIM your soul HE created you for this “Without Reserve (A Love Story)” – an original TANKA by the HitchHiker inspired by a prayer written Brother Charles de Foucauld

2024.08.23

When I thought, “My foot slips,”your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up. When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. Psalm 94:18-19 If you don’t see the picture of a small child cradled in their parent’s comforting arms, you are missing the point of this scripture. When I was […]

2024.08.20

A Matter of Perspective I traveled to London with “J” and Chewbacca a couple of weeks ago. We walked a great deal on the trip, and the first thing we had to adjust to was the traffic patterns. If you look left before crossing the road, you risk becoming road pizza! The GIF above of […]

2024.08.18

Toyin’ Jesus just alright? What does this even mean? He’s not simply, “Meh?” Jesus is exceptional! He is extraordinary! “He is Extraordinary!” – an original TANKA by HitchHiker inspired by a song that means that Jesus is, in late 60’s/early 70’s lingo, cool and hip!

2024.08.16

For the YHWH takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation. Psalm 149:4 The Hebrew word translated as “takes pleasure” is רוֹצֶ֣ה (ro-w-seh), which means “accepts favorably.” Do you think the YHWH is taking pleasure in his people of today? Do you believe the YHWH accepts favorably today’s church? The church militant, both right and […]

2024.08.13

You Don’t Want to be These Guys! HitchHiker returned on Sunday, but allow Big Lizard to finish with seven churches. Laodicea is known for hot springs across the way that deliver mineral laden water. They also quite wealthy and think it need no help from anybody. They solve own problems. And to the angel of […]