Kontakion

I've been doing some thinking. I've been apart of and have been watching the discussion taking place on Locust and Honey on the General conference. I did post some statements but recently a relatively short discussion on homosexuality has surfaced. Now this is a hot button issue for pretty much everyone but there were a few issues I had with the various points that were given, as well as some thoughts on what is happening in the church right now around this issue. First off, I was struck by the insistence that the church needs to be open and affirming. I am not making any claims on whether this is right or wrong but the church has never in its history been an "open and affirming" organization. This is just a statement of fact, and I find it quite interesting that most people claim that the Methodist church needs to be open and affirming when I believe that John Wesley would not have been. Lest we forget John was known for kicking people out of his societies if ...

Wow, I'm getting two posts in today, I must really be sick. I finished reading "The Celts a History" today. My reading has been slow for the last several months because of working two jobs and a lack of drive to read when I have time off. This past weekend I was able to purchase three books, this being one of them. I wouldn't say this is a particularly thrilling read. I picked it up because near as I can figure Irish factors heavily in my family tree. Celts are of course one of the main players in Irish history. This read was a little disappointing in the fact that while it did fair justice in trying to paint an accurate picture of various point of Celtic life it also got bogged down in the linguistics. For someone who doesn't know ancient Celtic nor many of the words that developed from them it was a little frustrating. Over all it wasn't a bad read I rate it as a fair if you like to read history.

Well since I'm home sick today I have enough time to write a little for once. The updates aren't major, we are still waiting to move only the count down is closer (I think I counted 4 weeks left of work at TSSing). It appears right now that Katie is going to get a job at the preschool of the church as the director/teacher which is exciting. We're a little nervous in that respect because it means all of our work is occurring in the church for both of us but in the end we think job wise its the best option. Olivia's very excited about having a new home, she can't wait to paint her room purple or green, the color changes everyday. I do have an odd rant today. I hate, I HATE Oreo Cakesters. Why, you ask. Because they are a ripoff of a Pa Dutch classic treat called a woppie pie. Of course a Woppie pie is only a billion times better than a cakester but the majority of people will never know that will they, because if they travel now in Pa Dutch country they will ...