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
They Taught me to Hate — Their Finest Achievement
Bob Buss I hate you. Pat Buss I hate you. I hate you because of what you did to your daughter less than 24 hours ago. You called to apologize for hurting her, and hurt her worse than you ever had before. You called to apologize for you know not what, even though she had … Continue reading They Taught me to Hate — Their Finest Achievement
(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
Waiting waiting
Waiting is one of the hardest things in relationships. Especially where hurt is involved After you have expressed your hurt to the other party, knowing they will feel hurt to hear what you said, you wait and wonder how they will respond: will they take their hurt and make it the center of conflict and … Continue reading Waiting waiting
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
