(The following is told in the first person, as it was told to me by the one who actually experienced it.) The first thing you need to understand, is that the Reconciling Ministries idea is that being part of the LGBTIQA+ community should not separate you from the community of faith; you should be able … Continue reading The ReconcilingEnslaving Ministries: A First Person Perspective
Category: RED — The PRISM
Stand Firm in your Freedom — Reconciling Ministries enslave.
There is a seamy side to the apparent openness of some United Methodist Churches, those who are part of their so-called "Reconciling Ministries Network" that I have unfortunately experienced, and intend to detail in this post and one or two more following posts. In this post I will mention some of the philosophical contradictions and … Continue reading Stand Firm in your Freedom — Reconciling Ministries enslave.
Goodness of God
Leaving the Garden or Despair is My Constant Companion
I am not enjoying the lesson I learned yesterday, the one I reported in my previous post. The me I have become is not one I had ever hoped to become, and I am dealing with the mental and emotional repercussions of the change. Right about now I am contemplating what sort of formulaic spiritual … Continue reading Leaving the Garden or Despair is My Constant Companion
(Wood)RootStock
I understand, in my bones, more and more why winter is the time of planning your planting with seed and nursery catalogues. There just isn't enough time to come up with, detail and plan the current year's garden when spring is sprinting amuck directly ahead of you. So when, sometime after Easter, I decided a … Continue reading (Wood)RootStock
The Waiting is Over
Well, the wait is over, Bob and Pat Buss. We weren't disappointed in you when Jasini sent her e-mail to you, detailing her hurt, and asking for your empathy and understanding of your daughter's pain. But we were disappointed in you when you responded, not acknowledging her pain, but by saying "Sorry you are disappointed … Continue reading The Waiting is Over
Among The Very Young At Heart
It hasn't been an easy day here. Our 15-year-old dog is dying, and this looks to be his last night. He could barely get on 4 legs in the morning, and by now can hardly move any of his legs at all. The cancer is eating him away. All the family has seen him to … Continue reading Among The Very Young At Heart
2023 – The Easter (pa) Raid
Holidays, up until the last two or three years, have always been very special to me and my family: high holy days with the church, and days of connecting and celebrating with family. But recently it seems there has been an attack upon the holidays, to negate their uplifting and special status in the calendar … Continue reading 2023 – The Easter (pa) Raid
The Lord is Risen!
He Is Risen Indeed! This year I am showing our Easter Lily panorama here at At The Rainbow. They look a lot by Daffodils, don't they? https://videopress.com/v/73jLjsFk?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Daffodils on display at Easter
They Earn it … there is no charity where government is concerned
People talk about the dole and government largesse. They talk about all the charity that we do through government programs. Well I have news for you if you think the above thoughts: There is no charity where government is concerned. Everyone who gets anything from the government EARNS IT. That may be a shocking statement … Continue reading They Earn it … there is no charity where government is concerned
