tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.comments2023-06-20T02:57:21.437-05:00Convert ManDoogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12012332023931166256noreply@blogger.comBlogger561125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-64664267067104237152022-07-13T21:45:56.180-05:002022-07-13T21:45:56.180-05:00What annoys me most is when the person flipping th...What annoys me most is when the person flipping through the slides can't find the right slide. Either the PowerPoint creator did a bad job at organizing or the person is just really confused but either way it's distracting for meAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-84664062012394517432022-03-27T04:36:35.811-05:002022-03-27T04:36:35.811-05:00Loved reading this, thank youLoved reading this, thank youGailhttps://www.gailhays.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-32204407351162347672020-09-11T19:52:40.274-05:002020-09-11T19:52:40.274-05:00Tonight I am enjoying some rum and doing a puzzle,...Tonight I am enjoying some rum and doing a puzzle, and thinking of your Uncle Ian. Be well.James V. Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06056399129186883638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-77491691152849752592019-08-10T21:17:57.613-05:002019-08-10T21:17:57.613-05:00Oh, how this pierces the heart. Goodbyes are tough...Oh, how this pierces the heart. Goodbyes are tough, really tough. But watching them soar (and fall) only to soar again is priceleSS..You are a wise man, James Kautz, love their mama well, she is precious, very very precious.♥️Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239552145156682244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-34644773160924785772019-08-08T09:51:06.456-05:002019-08-08T09:51:06.456-05:00Great article James! It's not at all strange ...Great article James! It's not at all strange to want to invest more time into your primary relationship after that with God....... with your wife! You and she form the "essence" of your whole family! Be blessed! And be blessed Libby! We know you have a beautiful future ahead and can't wait to hear more! <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137730585408772662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-13523107178707632842018-04-23T10:46:11.262-05:002018-04-23T10:46:11.262-05:00The unity that Jesus prayed for in John 17:21 is s...The unity that Jesus prayed for in John 17:21 is surely something far deeper than simply baptism. If we as Christians are of different minds on any doctrine or practical application of Biblical truth, we do not mirror the union between the Father and the Son. So I have to reject the notion that baptism alone gives us complete unity.<br /><br />The question of unity of belief comes down to an authority to establish that belief universally. Yes, we have the Scriptures, but (Act 8:31) how can I understand what I'm reading unless I have somebody to guide me? Scripture alone is not enough. Of equal weight is the teaching authority of the Church. The Anglicans and Lutherans, for all their similarities to Catholicism, don't claim that right.<br /><br />The early church, under the leadership of Peter, came together to resolve the question of whether Gentiles required circumcision. Their answer of NO contradicted the Scriptural precedent of the Old Covenant. How could they do that without divine authority to re-interpret Scripture in light of the New Covenant?<br /><br />Jesus, of course, does see our hearts, and at the Final Judgement we will be measured against how closely we followed the truth as we knew it (look up vincible vs invincible ignorance). When I saw the fullness of Catholic teaching completing everything that was missing in my faith, my worldview was broadened beyond my wildest imaginings. My eyes were opened; I could do nothing but convert. I didn't particularly want to, but did so out of obedience, and it was literally the best decision I've ever made.<br /><br />I pray that your eyes will be opened as mine were.James V. Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06056399129186883638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-77748446480841874332018-04-11T21:28:42.313-05:002018-04-11T21:28:42.313-05:00Ps. should be Henry VIII , of course.
Ps. should be Henry VIII , of course.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-34878648247470820852018-04-11T21:26:43.928-05:002018-04-11T21:26:43.928-05:00" extras on the console like the Eucharist, t..." extras on the console like the Eucharist, the profound definition of a sacrament, the beauty of the liturgy, the Apostolic Succession and the See of Peter, the vivid and simple logic of the Eve-Mary parallel, even literal bells"<br /><br />That is beautiful..but unfortunately, flawed.<br /><br />The Anglican Communion and the Lutheran (who are in inter communion with one another while maintaining their prospective traditions) also can make these very same claims. Validly. <br /><br />Surprised? Perhaps, as that is not what it typically taught to those outside these traditions. You may be interested to know that Christianity existed in Britain (as we now know it) before Roman occupation. Henry VII didn't just split as he wanted a divorce and the Pope wouldn't grant it(as the popular belief goes)..that was the straw that broke the camel's back. The British did not want the Romans dictating how their church would be run,in some distant land where they knew nothing of the British people. (I realize they were not all Britons, but this is for sake of brevity). They had had their own Christianity before Romans occupied. This did not become a realization until Queen Elizabeth the First instituted the church reforms, as Henry wasn't the most benevolent fellow, to say the least, towards Roman Catholics. The reformed Church had Catholic practice and some protestant beliefs. The Eucharist, the apostolic succession, the sacraments, all of it were still retained. Lutherans were similar. Luther had some very valid points about a corrupt church, and without his influence, who knows how long needed reforms such as the banning of the sale of indulgences and having the scriptures be accessible to the common people and in the local vernacular. (at the time punishable by death, as well as the use and invention of the printing press). Luther wanted to remain in the Roman Catholic Church, but the church refused to allow this and tried to have him executed.<br /><br />I have a great deal of respect for the RC Church. I hope one day all churches can be in intercommunion with one another, as Jesus prayed. However, I find it quite arrogant for people to suggest that no other church has what the Catholic one does, when there are others that are almost identical in ritual. Christ does not stop at the door of a church and check the denomination before He allows His True Presence. "Wherever two or more are gathered.."<br />I would suggest you learn more about the other denominations of Christianity and their true history in the interest of ecumenism. Yes, social teachings may differ..but remember that while the core of the faith has changed, social teachings have evolved since the beginnings of the Roman Catholic church as well.<br /><br />Also...RCC does not accept the idea of a "born again Christian" and most born-again Protestants do not accept the idea of a Catholic even being a Christian, so while melding the two together is certainly acceptable (A Higher Judge decides that..),the institutions within their very teachings would not accept this identity.<br /><br />I pray for the day when people can walk into any church or community of Christians and we can all worship together without worrying about denomination. We all have our baptism in common. It's time to work towards intercommunion and put these old ideas to rest.<br /><br />A very common mistake is to consider Anglicans "Protestant" when in reality, they are via media (the middle way) between Catholicism and Protestantism . Similar with Lutheran. The denomination which you grew up in would rightly be called "Protestant" as it did not retain the Catholic traditions or beliefs. <br /><br />Again, I don't think Jesus labels us as Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, or Anglican. He sees our hearts.<br /><br />I hope you can dialogue with priests, ministers, and members of other faiths to broaden your viewpoint. It is always a good idea to learn more about others, and that learning is never done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-61386264914745188302017-08-03T13:48:07.629-05:002017-08-03T13:48:07.629-05:00Hey James,
Sorry for the delay in response - one o...Hey James,<br />Sorry for the delay in response - one of the joys of blog posting is that as the posts themselves get spaced further apart, the need to check in on them and the subsequent responses also tend to be made further apart.<br />While I ended up taking a much different path, and respectfully disagree with a number of the conclusions you have reached, I've always appreciated the full honesty you display here and your underlying reasoning for the path you've taken. If nothing else, it forces me to consider, reconsider, and ensure I appreciate and understand the theological implications of the decisions I've made over the years. Such dialogue, both internal and with others is always a healthy exercise. Thanks for sharing.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-48192151086444936952015-01-22T13:37:38.751-06:002015-01-22T13:37:38.751-06:00Great job on the renovation, James! Thanks to the ...Great job on the renovation, James! Thanks to the help of your family and friends, you were able to transform a lonely basement to a fabulous one. Anyway, your tips will be very helpful to those who are planning their renovations. And there’s no harm in correcting your contractors. If there's a glaring mistake or deviation from your plans, then it is really worth mentioning, no matter what. At the very least, you'll know why they did that, and can think of alternatives that would lead to a good compromise. Cheers!<br /><br /><a href="http://steemeratlanta.com/" rel="nofollow">Nathan Riley @ Stanley Steemer</a>Nathan Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09005700065876216131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-79413464431354568442014-09-11T21:11:50.450-05:002014-09-11T21:11:50.450-05:00I'm thinking of him today too. http://imgur.co...I'm thinking of him today too. http://imgur.com/ebtlNW8James V. Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06056399129186883638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-43953782144831180912014-09-11T10:32:52.271-05:002014-09-11T10:32:52.271-05:00Ian, we still miss you dearly. I will enjoy a cra...Ian, we still miss you dearly. I will enjoy a craft beer with my jigsaw puzzle this evening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-23133380878979224692014-07-07T16:12:33.824-05:002014-07-07T16:12:33.824-05:00You're a more regular reader than I am a poste...You're a more regular reader than I am a poster, so you get an attaboy for that.<br /><br />The clues you left to your identity are sufficiently vague for me not to have conclusively figured out who you are. But as a Catholic, I'm OK with living surrounded by mystery, so we can leave it at that.James V. Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06056399129186883638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-48091845338959841622014-07-07T16:06:56.715-05:002014-07-07T16:06:56.715-05:00Hey James,
I peruse here from time to time, thoug...Hey James,<br /><br />I peruse here from time to time, though as I'm replying to this 3 months after you posted it I'm obviously not as regular a reader as I could be. Sounds like you've discovered all the same things I learned the hard way when I did my place. The net result looks great, however, and of course you can be proud of having done the job yourself. Working a job that places me behind a desk most of the time I always find a certain satisfaction in being able to do a project like that (basement, deck, etc) where the result is more tangible. Looks awesome.<br /><br />-Disallowed (remember me? From Convergys, though I don't ever put my real name online.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-52213752270723097382014-03-28T13:49:58.468-05:002014-03-28T13:49:58.468-05:00It's great, our new interior weeping tile &...It's great, our new interior weeping tile & sump pit system worked like a charm last spring & summer with the thaw & a few heavy rainstorms we got. I'm eagerly awaiting to see they cope this year - we've got a lot of snow out there...James V. Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06056399129186883638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-83695044799537241302014-03-28T13:38:43.633-05:002014-03-28T13:38:43.633-05:00Congrats on the progress you have made in renovati...Congrats on the progress you have made in renovating your basement, James! It really does look fantastic now. Sharing those tips will definitely help people who have plans in doing their own renovation project. By the way, how's your waterproofing system? <br /><br /><a href="http://demandrestoration.com/" rel="nofollow">Dennis Daugherty</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08997677163161634107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-3046779370847314932014-03-25T21:06:58.066-05:002014-03-25T21:06:58.066-05:00I feel that sometimes the best things happen to us...I feel that sometimes the best things happen to us when we aren't _trying_ so hard to make them happen.TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781417266475273982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-73463900678424898022013-09-10T15:31:04.363-05:002013-09-10T15:31:04.363-05:00Thank you so much for that affirmation... that was...Thank you so much for that affirmation... that was a risky post, eulogizing somebody I didn't know based on the scattered online rememberings of those who knew him dearly. My prayers & thoughts are with you and his family on the eve of this tragic anniversary.James V. Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06056399129186883638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-10678752326475722072013-09-10T15:15:16.025-05:002013-09-10T15:15:16.025-05:00Ian was my uncle, and you summed him up reasonably...Ian was my uncle, and you summed him up reasonably well. That and he loved the odd tipple of rum, was addicted to jigsaws and loved sci-fi. My favourite uncle, sadly missed. I wish he could have met my children, they would have loved him.<br />Thank you <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-8687065883215276482012-08-07T11:14:55.563-05:002012-08-07T11:14:55.563-05:00Pun completely unintentional. :-DPun completely unintentional. :-DJames V. Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06056399129186883638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-46935789580681698002012-08-07T11:12:36.750-05:002012-08-07T11:12:36.750-05:00Destructive cycles, LOL!Destructive cycles, LOL!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924173576792398969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-30485989645185435222012-07-07T22:24:55.064-05:002012-07-07T22:24:55.064-05:00You have just blown my mind! This is amazing craft...You have just blown my mind! This is amazing craftsmanship! We're starting to miniature sets of the atrium into our classroom at a Montessori Catholic school, which is so exciting but our materials will not look this amazing just yet! So beautiful! Do keep posting pictures!Ms. Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10230477699069383943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-46367677358027475132012-04-12T01:18:15.109-05:002012-04-12T01:18:15.109-05:00hahahhahahha, i am Nigerian and i just learnt the ...hahahhahahha, i am Nigerian and i just learnt the song yesterday hahaha.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-86160725878266113902012-02-07T21:30:33.493-06:002012-02-07T21:30:33.493-06:00Wonderful comments, James. I can attest to the awe...Wonderful comments, James. I can attest to the awesome power of God's forgiveness. I strayed from the Church for years, turning to the occult (Wicca) and then returned to the Roman Catholic Church last year. It was fully and totally God's grace that brought me back. God will ALWAYS take us back, regardless of what we have done. It is one of the devil's greatest tricks that we are not good enough to "Come Home" to God; I know that's what kept me away for years. The sense of forgiveness and coming home that I experienced was overwhelming, and it truly changed my life. Only Christ can do that.<br /><br />Thanks again for your post.<br /><br />God Bless Always,<br />JillianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15708736.post-28667435268574903562011-11-28T22:18:07.478-06:002011-11-28T22:18:07.478-06:00Thanks Brad - I'll have to show that to my dau...Thanks Brad - I'll have to show that to my daughter.James V. Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06056399129186883638noreply@blogger.com