The author reflects on their emotional response to three songs, particularly "Overcomer" by Mandisa, while grappling with theological interpretations of overcoming struggles. They emphasize that true overcoming is about maintaining faith, not merely achieving recovery from difficulties. The author discusses the complexities of love and care in relation to humanity and personal connections.
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.
I make a new year’s resolution (gasp)
I am not the type to make new year's resolutions. I prefer to make my resolutions as I go along instead. But this year someone talked about an idea that made me decide to adopt a version of something she does. The Wise Woman of Gracemor sent Jasini and I a text today about her … Continue reading I make a new year’s resolution (gasp)
And then we were out …
The author shares their experience at Extended Stay America where they stayed for over 10 weeks while restoring their house. Despite initial comfort, they were unexpectedly expelled due to alleged "multiple disturbances" without warning. The author questions the hotel's management practices, expressing disappointment in communication and service, ultimately advising against staying there.
I can’t help but mention the blessings
I was talking to Rev Phil Willoughby after a service at Gracemor Christian Church (actually I think I was talking to someone else and he happened along, but I can't recall wo the someone else is) and happened to note that, when I tell people about our fire, they usually say something about how tragic … Continue reading I can’t help but mention the blessings
Listening Checks
I sometimes feel that there should be a required course in school called "Listening Checks". Someone just said something important, and I asked someone to write it down for me, so I could quote it, and the notes didn't even come back as a quote. I was having a vehement discussion with someone on the … Continue reading Listening Checks
Lights are Back on Open House – Recap
I meant to blog (advertise) our open house on the site more beforehand, but as usual, the day-to-day getting ready and keeping things going left me cutting blogging time short for other things (really have to change that habit!) So the open house, Sunday, is already come and gone. We had a good time, even … Continue reading Lights are Back on Open House – Recap
CoPilot Error
I want to present the following exchange with Microsoft CoPilot as an example of bias in Artificial Intellegence. ME: A greenhouse that is a source of a five-colored rainbow. The rainbow colors are red, orange, yellow, green and blue. CoPilot: I'll try to create that. Me: a rainbow with no purple in it CoPilot: Your … Continue reading CoPilot Error
Tell His Story
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z-x2L_gQ0G8?si=HrvsI_SOKhT48Ow- Some of my earliest memories are from Mrs. Ginnan's second grade class at South Corning Elementary School. I had a friend, a good friend, since first grade, Lance Ness, and we played together every chance we got when we weren't learning to read and write. He has come to mind to me many times … Continue reading Tell His Story
Tacking into Headwinds
Today's blog headline is a reference to the days of sailing ships. When the winds were coming from the direction you wanted to sail, and were trying to blow you back where you came, instead of where you wanted to go, you sailed crosswise to the winds. You progressed sideways (say left), and a little … Continue reading Tacking into Headwinds
Deconstruction Rather Than Demolition
Today's blog post feature the above photos from At The Rainbow showing the deconstruction that is part of the restoration work . The main picture shows the slow process of lowering the roof of the burned section, attempting a controlled collapse, so that no one gets hurt and nothing important gets damaged. Elementary and advanced … Continue reading Deconstruction Rather Than Demolition
At The Rainbow 