Here is my latest attempt to: blog (regularly), and update on the progress of rebuilding "At the Rainbow" (our house/home that was devastated by a fire on Aug. 6 (set by an arsonist). It is now over three months, and we finally know what is needed to be allowed legally back into our house. The … Continue reading A Look Ahead: the “Lights are Back on Open House”
Author: Sir Rhodri
Blessed are the Peacemakers
Whom men shall revile, and persecute, and say all manner of evil against, falsely, for Christ's sake. So what does a peacemaker do? Let me recommend following the words of the below Benediction: Go forth into the world in peace, Be of good courage, Hold fast to that which is good, Render to no one … Continue reading Blessed are the Peacemakers
Therewith To Be Content
As today is Sunday, I will add to The Handbook of Libertarian Theology with a Sermon on a passage of Scripture. Let us start by reading the context ... 4 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. 2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they … Continue reading Therewith To Be Content
Old Hymns on hold
I know it has been a long time since I have recorded and posted any songs from my childhood hymnal Great Hymns of the Faith, but at the moment I expect it to be awhile longer yet. I have been considering restarting that blog feature for, well, quite awhile, really, but as you can see … Continue reading Old Hymns on hold
On the one side, then again, on the other side …
The demolition project is progressing, focusing on a section of the house damaged by fire. Photos show varying damage levels on different sides, with plans to convert the area into a walkout deck. To legally re-enter the house, two permits are needed, with estimated costs around $10,000 to achieve within 28 days.
Dr. Geoff Wilcken
(Note: the below is a draft of a post I had started in May of 2023. At that time I couldn't know that I had but a few more months of peace at Gloria Dei before being sent once more out as a religious refugee. So read the below, with the accuracy of hindsight, to … Continue reading Dr. Geoff Wilcken
Through The Legal Labyrinth
It seems hard for me to believe that it has been almost three weeks since I posted a blog. I keep on thinking of things to write about, on our recovery from arson journey, but let the work of the journey take up my time and don't write them. The course of the journey, our … Continue reading Through The Legal Labyrinth
“All Things Come Alike to All …”
I am a cantankerous, obstinate, disagreeable, old man. All my life long I have tried my best to get along with everyone, while being unwilling merely to go along with whatever is going on. If something doesn't seem right, doesn't seem to line up with the truth, I am obstinate about allowing it to pass, … Continue reading “All Things Come Alike to All …”
Methodists are Polytheists?!?
Just another lie from the people who think cute is better than true ... So I was shocked the other day to learn that Methodists are polytheists. I saw the above sign, talking about multiple Gods, and wondered when they had forgotten about Deuteronomy 6:4 - "The LORD our God, the LORD is one " … Continue reading Methodists are Polytheists?!?
Month One
Today marks one month since the arson fire that burned down our home and drastically affected our lifestyle. Right after the fire I projected a year-long (12 month) timeline to get ourselves back into the house. At one point in the month I conjectured a possible three month timeline, with a caveat of up to … Continue reading Month One