Pride vs Humility: A Parallel Between King Saul, David and the 2020 Election
To say that this election process has been tumultuous for Americans would be putting everything in too light of a …
“Regret”: A Dream Reflection
The word “regret” made a surprise appearance in one of my dreams from last night. I was with my family, …
Know Your LGBT History: The Religious Right’s Adoration for Bearing False Witness
“You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the …
Reflecting on Pope Francis’s Remarks on Gay Civil Unions as a Gay Methodist
Well folks, it’s been quite the surprise, hearing Pope Francis say in that documentary that he’s a supporter for gay …
Exploring the Theme of Religious Fanaticism in the Silent Hill (2006) Film
One of my favorite horror films of all time is the 2006 adaptation of the Silent Hill video game series. …
“Who Wants to Live Forever?” by Queen: The Anthem of Tragic Romance
“Who waits forever anyway?” There’s no time for us. There’s no place for us. What is this thing that builds …
Anima, the Dark Aeon: An Analysis of Final Fantasy 10’s Forgotten Mother
Analyzing both recent events and one of my favorite video games led to an extremely bizarre dream combining a key …
Abigail the Peacemaker: An Old Testament Tale of a Wise Wife and Her Unwise Husband
For understandable reasons, we tend to assume that the Bible always portrays women as unfailingly subservient to their husbands. This …
Tears and Forgiveness: a Dream Experience
God has a clever habit of showing me how people who hurt me in the past have changed by revealing …
God’s Justice for the Oppressed in Isaiah 59:14-19
“Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away;for truth has stumbled in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter.Truth is …
Personal Awareness: Addressing the Issue of Self-Gaslighting
I guess I’m on an introspective binge right now, because this week’s become another intense time of identifying personal struggles …
Better Coping: A Lesson in Self-Awareness
I’ve heard myself saying, “I don’t recognize myself anymore” for the last few weeks, because of how different I feel …
“True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper: a Timeless Anthem for Hope
I’ve recently been on an 80’s music binge, and came across Cyndi Lauper’s soothing hit song. This is the song …
“The Howling” by Within Temptation: An Anti-Brutality Song for the Ages
“When we start killing, it all will be falling down From the Hell that we’re in, all we are is …
“This is God?”: An Analysis of Silent Hill’s Deity
From an outsider’s perspective, when addressing the religious parts of the Silent Hill series, it would be understandable to call …
Poor Pandemic Leadership in America: An Analysis
I count myself lucky to live here in Ohio, under the state leadership of Governor Mike DeWine. Governor DeWine has …
Personal Post: Quarantine Stress
Before I get too into this, I want to assure you all that I’m okay. More than anything, I’m missing …
“Come Back Down”: an Anti-Bitterness Duet by Greg Laswell and Sara Bareilles
When I was in high school, I discovered this upbeat and extremely underrated song by means of Itunes’s free song …
Zabuza and Haku: Remembering Naruto’s Most Tragic Pair
Naruto, the famous anime of the blonde ninja boy, was my first manga and anime that I perused as a …
A Lesson in Divine Trust: a Personal Post
As of today, it’s been five years since God helped me leave behind the toxic dorm I’d been in my …
