I had intended, upon hitting the publish button for my previous post, to get out a new post within the week, hopefully establishing a pace of at least two posts a week. Instead it is almost two weeks since my previous post. Blow after blow, has rained upon us in that interval, and yet here … Continue reading Heading to the Auction Block
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.
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 …”
The arson fire on Aug. 6 that burned our uninsured house has put the thought in my mind that there is something we are meant to learn, or something we are meant to share with people, connected to our experience with the fire. Which may may not have anything to do with the main subject … Continue reading We Have No Need To Let God Off The Hook
I have been basically offline for several days, the past few in the hospital (I am still there), the couple before that my brain offline sinking into the infection that put me into the hospital. And so now I am trying to write a post, trying to decide what tone to strike, one of hope, … Continue reading Whatever Way the Wind Blows
Bullies are drawn to me, I know not why. They don't seem like bullies at first. But whatever agreement we have made, soon enough they try to change it to something else they like better. And of course my not agreeing to the change is being unreasonable. The latest example we helped out by giving … Continue reading I am not playing games
(An Open Letter to the those who attend Gloria Dei Lutheran Church) He Is Risen Indeed! Greetings from a brother in Christ in Exile. I was sent to you by our Risen Lord in a time of great need. I thought I was being sent to a place of refuge and healing. I misunderstood his … Continue reading The Lord is Risen
I have received a challenge from a true Christian friend about my musing on Libertarian Theology. When I started with the Declaration of Independence, and talked of God's limits, she challenged me: show from Scripture that God limits Himself. I have taken my time, not because of the scarcity, but because of the abundance of … Continue reading Scriptural Proof
Lent, Day 7 In Jasini's Tales and Ideas, Jasini today let out a rant. You can read it by following the link below: https://open.substack.com/pub/jasinikc/p/well-perhaps-they-were-frustrated?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=31hvr4 She feels like she has lashed out strongly and with justification. I agree, and suggest maybe the statement is not strong enough. There is no equality with these people where the … Continue reading A Rant Smaller than the Occasion Deserved
The above picture is our seasonal display at At The Rainbow. It features the produce of our garden, the squash garden in particular. Despite attacks by squash bugs, all the plants seemed rather resilient this year: attacked and bitten along one vine, the plant sent out fresh unaffected vines in two or three other places, … Continue reading Taste the Rainbow
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