Category Archives: Personal

Talk at Qingdao University (or) “Reverence (li3) in Chinese and American society”

Posted on June 12, 2010 by admin

“Reverence/Li3 and Harmony in Society” Richard M. Wright June 09, 2010 (An address to second year students majoring in Environmental Science at Qingdao University in Qingdao Shandong province China) [Ed – need to explain a few things. I only had … Continue reading →

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POEM – Lao Shan haiku II

Posted on June 10, 2010 by admin

Rooster talks with me. What are you doing today? Walking in the rain. – 2010/06/10

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POEM – Lao Shan haiku I

Posted on June 10, 2010 by admin

Through the bamboo path Only wet grass remembers Friend of Lao Mountain. – 2010/06/10

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Yangling China (or) China 2010 day 8(?)

Posted on May 28, 2010 by admin

Modified from an email sent to folks back in the States. Shall I describe what I am doing right now? Yeah sure. Why not? Sweating profusely with my feet in a self-heating foot bath set for 50 minutes – the … Continue reading →

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Beijing China – day 1

Posted on May 20, 2010 by admin

Well – I made it. Not sure I will ever fly Continental again. You think your local traffic is bad? Ha ha ha. You have no idea. Visit Beijing and you will learn whole new definitions of bad traffic. It … Continue reading →

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Been busy getting ready for trip to China

Posted on May 15, 2010 by admin

Quick note to let gentle readers know I have been a bit busy getting ready for my first trip to China. After 11 years serving as pastor of Church of the Nations the mother church University Baptist Church has graciously … Continue reading →

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For me but not for thee, racist phone messages (or) Afternoon coffee

Posted on April 12, 2010 by admin

That the left would invest so much time and energy to portray opposition to the current administration and Congressional leadership as motivated by racism – thereby prompting said opposition to waste time and energy responding to these portrayals – is … Continue reading →

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Grace and providence in small random decisions

Posted on April 10, 2010 by admin

Testimony time. I am fascinated by the significance of small random decisions. When I do something unusual and/or unexpected. Two recent examples. I hate WalMart. I hate shopping. But need to eat something for lunch. Because it is Lent need … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – “Glee”

Posted on March 30, 2010 by admin

Finally something the entire Wright family enjoys. Yes I admit it. I am addicted to “Glee”. First heard on the radio about this weird quirky show about a show choir at a fictional high school in Ohio. Did not grab … Continue reading →

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Does the resurrection mean Ecclesiastes has nothing to say?

Posted on March 24, 2010 by admin

I do not think I did very well teaching Ecclesiastes last Sunday. Several people have said they disagree. In a nutshell have been emphasizing what Qohelet aka Ecclesiastes says is hebel. Human beings are finite. No one knows the future. … Continue reading →

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