Sir Rhodri here, to report that Jasini and I are striving but not yet thriving again, and that this post is a cry for help. I am including two Youtube links in this post. The first is a video I made based off my personal experience with one of our former churches.In recent posts I … Continue reading The Parable of the Unjust Judge, also known as the Parable of the Persistent Widow
Wednesday was mine and my wife's 31st Wedding Anniversary, and we got a somewhat questionable anniversary "gift". Questionable because it could be a very good thing for us, a sign that the "we are striving, we will be thriving", mantra our faith has kept us repeating may finally be showing signs of visible progress. It … Continue reading Fear and Trembling
I spent most of yesterday not "productive" in the narrow sense. The world news from Great Britain was riveting me. There but for the grace of God (and maybe the grace of Donald Trump) that could be the USA, and might still be the USA. https://youtu.be/Thz_efLc2zY I could go on about that, but will save … Continue reading Humility in international Politics
The author reflects on receiving birthday greetings amid ongoing struggles after a devastating house fire in 2024. Despite efforts to seek help, they feel overlooked and unsupported. Citing financial difficulties and lack of assistance from friends and family, they express a desire for more direct support while maintaining faith in God's compassion.
(Note: the below post was intended for the anniversary of the arson fire that upended life at At The Rainbow. But first a delay in my starting to write it, and then WordPress technical issues, followed by personal technical issues (death of my laptop, almost death of my desktop) have delayed it until now. So … Continue reading At The Rainbow — One Year Later (Actually 13 months later)
The blog post reflects on a recent visit to Worlds of Fun, where the author, amidst emotional struggles, experienced moments of joy and connection. Encounters with staff demonstrated care and support, leading to a realization that despite past confusion, the park could still bring happiness. Future posts will detail Fourth of July festivities.
After ten months since an arson fire, the author received a permit to restore their house. Reflecting on their struggles and blessings during this period, they express gratitude for community support while detailing ongoing needs for restoration, including materials and labor. They emphasize faith in divine provision and the importance of giving back.
Today I am going to write from the colloquial Einsteinian Definition of Insanity. For I just confirmed to myself that I am by that definition insane. I am insane because I will not do something also insane by that definition. I am insane because I have this belief that if I talk to my in-laws … Continue reading A Rant On or Of Insanity
This morning I got up late. It had been a long day, and a late night, working on the restoration of At The Rainbow from the arson fire last Aug. 6 and since today is Saturday, I felt that I and my friend here working on the property could rightly take some time and sleep … Continue reading Of Immanence, Lamentation and Hope
To some it is great hubris. To others great hope. To many, it is the ordinary work of each extraordinary day. Are you a bearer of the Light? Am I a bearer of the light? Sarah Hoyt on her blog According to Hoyt today once again reminded me of the importance of light. I thought … Continue reading Bearers of the Light
