(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Holy Spirit, faithful Guide, Ever near the Christian's side; Gently lead us by the hand, Pilgrim in a dessert land; Weary souls fore'er rejoice, While they hear that sweetest voice Whisp'ring softly, "Wand'rer come"Follow Me, I'll guide … Continue reading #169: Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide
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.
Don’t you dare challenge my narrative …
Every so often I find myself driven by a desire to forsake my natural tendency for reasoned discourse, for the seeing the merits of both (or multiple) sides of an issue, to finding the benefit of each side even while being able to disagree with ultimate conclusions. Every so often I find myself driven to … Continue reading Don’t you dare challenge my narrative …
A Blast of the Past #85: Ren Fest meets India
Today is a slight continuation of last Friday's blast. Today we brought the same guests from India to visit our little historical reenactment -- called the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. There are a couple of shots of them, and some pictures of the kids participating in the festival in costume.
Social Science/Social Engineering
I am reading for my Social Research Methods class, and came across a section on external and internal validity. It reminded me of a post I did about the true nature of the physical sciences. They call the social sciences science to try to give them the legitimacy that the physical sciences hold. But just … Continue reading Social Science/Social Engineering
#168: Even Me
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Lord, I hear of show'rs of blessing Thou art scatt'ring full and free; Shaw,rs the thirsty land refreshing -- Let some drops now fall on me. REFRAIN Even me, even me Let Thy blessing fall on me. … Continue reading #168: Even Me
How to Treat the Alien or Stranger
About two years ago I made comments in a post on one of my text books that I had serious issues with the way the author idolized the poor through a misuse of Scripture. Today, in our debate over immigration, I am afraid I am seeing the church do a similar thing with immigrants. They … Continue reading How to Treat the Alien or Stranger
Fitness Update: Race Training
Last week I reported on my 5K. Well, four weeks from the 5K is the 10K. So I need to be training for the 10K and on to the half marathon six weeks later. That requires a training regimen. So I got the wellness center at work to design me the below schedule: WEEK … Continue reading Fitness Update: Race Training
#167: Holy Spirit, Now Outpoured
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Holy Spirit, now outpoured Sent by our ascendend Lord, Bless our gath'ring here today, Be our hallowed Guest, we pray. 2 Fill each hearth and reign alone, Break the idols we have known; Lead us to confession … Continue reading #167: Holy Spirit, Now Outpoured
Janet Cardiff: Forty-Part Motet
Back in December I sang three times at the Nelson-Atkins Museum here in Kansas City, MO as part of their a capella open call: A cappella Open Call Thursdays through Sundays November 25 – December 23 |12:30 p.m. (one performance per day) Calling all choral groups! Transform iconic museum spaces through the power of your a … Continue reading Janet Cardiff: Forty-Part Motet
A Blast of the Past #84: India Exchange
It has been just under a decade since these pictures were taken, but they were at the beginning of a very significant intercultural journey for me. The opportunities that have allowed me to develop relationships with people from the Indian Subcontinent have led to my working on my current Master's Degree in Communications, and to … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #84: India Exchange
At The Rainbow 