Joe Ragan

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Dig my view?

June 17th, 2008 · 6 Comments

Did you know that Lenin’s statue is the view from my kitchen window?  While it’s not the most photographic, here is a shot taken tonight.  Notice the moon… CCR’s song is still playing in my head… Don’t know who CCR are?  Google them…

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Trinity Day

June 17th, 2008 · No Comments

Baptist churches in the former Soviet Union observed Holy Trinity on Sunday and Monday.  Usually during any church celebration, the choir sings lots of songs, lots of poems are read, along with the usual 3 sermons.  Here are a few photos from the Sunday am service.  I sat in the balcony, so the photos are [...]

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Mexican food

June 17th, 2008 · 9 Comments

I often have said that if God hadn’t so clearly called me to the former Soviet Union, I would have moved south of Texas to Mexico!  The several mission trips I made to the border area made a lasting impression on me to this day.
I love all things Mexican, especially Mexican food.  I guess it [...]

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