To get a feel for the mental instability that caused me so much pain, I think analyzing a pastoral care episode for Rev. Michael Dunlap would lay the groundwork for understanding the lay of the land in laity land, and our unease. So, one of Michael's Parishioner's, me, on Dec. 6, 2021, was assaulted by … Continue reading The Sixth of December
Author: Sir Rhodri
Creational and relational type Renaissance man (writer, singer, thinker) holding to C.S Lewis's credo that if you follow truth originality takes care of itself, (anyway, originality is so yesterday, anyway.) That I have my wonderful wife Jasini is proof enough for me that life isn't fair. If it was fair I wouldn't have her, and instead she is my most faithful example that I am blessed beyond measure. My two adult children are the same unmerited blessing to me. We should all be thankful life is not fair but blessed.
“The one thing I am still really irritated at …”
Jasini and I were returning Saturday night from Worlds of Fun. As we turned the corner by the Avondale United Methodist Church, I noticed someone leaving the building and heading to her lone car in the parking lot. "There, dear" I said "is the new pastor of the church (Reverend Rebecca Dunger Peak) heading to … Continue reading “The one thing I am still really irritated at …”
Gracious Dental Care
I haven't had very good success with dentists recently, until now. Of my previous two dentists, the furthest back I got kicked out of by the receptionist when my cell phone dropped her call and I showed up at the office thinking I had given her my number and wondering why she hadn't called me … Continue reading Gracious Dental Care
What a Quirky God we serve
What a quirky God we serve, What a quicky God we serve. Angels bow before Him, Heaven and Earth adore Him, But what a quirky God we serve. Some of you will recognize the praise song I balderized above. The word isn't supposed to be quirky, it is supposed to be Mighty. And most theologies … Continue reading What a Quirky God we serve
It was a very (good/odd) year …
I never worked with a team of people I have enjoyed working with more. I find the work physically invigorating, mentally stimulating, emotionally satisfying and socially beneficial. Me We know you are deeply dissatisfied with your job and have serious issues with several of your coworkers. HR Person I worked there from mid-February 2019 to … Continue reading It was a very (good/odd) year …
Finding an advocate…
we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: I John 2 The above passage is an encouragement to the Believer that, no matter what happens on earth, there is a heavenly advocate for us. An advocate is one who pleads another's cause, who helps another by defending or comforting him. Now, on earth, that … Continue reading Finding an advocate…
She who has the power says what is true …
The lady at the check-in to my doctor's office didn't think I would like to hear the answer she really should have said, so she said something else instead. Even though I asked a direct question, she wouldn't answer it, and her supervisor was ever better at lying to me than she was. Thank goodness … Continue reading She who has the power says what is true …
David Jordan Hatch (an obit.)
I feel like writing an obituary. Or rather it feels like I am writing an obituary. There is the death of something here, and while I might feel like I know what that is, I am very loathe to actually say it. So you had to get yourself in trouble again. I had offered you … Continue reading David Jordan Hatch (an obit.)
Hypocrisy, Thy name is Avondale United Methodist Church
Rev. Peak, I went to the church expecting to find a pastor: I found a coward. I went to the church expecting to find someone who welcomed the children like Christ did, with no six foot barrier: I found someone who had to stand behind the fire marshal. I went to the church expecting to … Continue reading Hypocrisy, Thy name is Avondale United Methodist Church
Due Process
Word choices are often important. A lot of misstatements and misunderstandings trouble the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave because people have used the wrong words, or misunderstood the right ones. Truth, Justice and the American Way, I need to do something on that some day. It is not hubris, but … Continue reading Due Process
At The Rainbow 