How the Songbirds Helped Me Heal (Photography/Mental Health Post)
I got my first DSLR camera for Christmas (thank you, Mom and Scottish Dad!), and it’s been a game changer …
2023 in Review (End of Year Personal Post)
2023 was a wonderful year for me, and I have many things to be grateful for! This year was full …
End of 2022 Reflections (Personal)
2022 is drawing to a close! This year has zoomed by. For me, it’s been so chock-full of stuff that …
Hyper-empathy Towards Animals (Personal Post)
Two of my greatest highlights from 2023 have been getting fun wildlife shots in our neighborhood and receiving an adult …
Randall, the Ornery Red-winged Blackbird (Bird Photography Post)
I’ve mentioned Randall, the male red-winged blackbird who was determined to keep an eye on me, in that blog post …
Zabulon Skippers, My New Backyard Friends (Photography Post)
I’m not sure how it happened, but I’ve befriended a Zabulon Skipper butterfly after my many photography adventures in our …
James 2:13 and the Importance of Mercy
I recently had a vivid and, well, frightening dream that led to me looking up this specific Bible verse: “For …
Jesus Mourns His Lost Sheep
Researching the topic of Hell continues to be an uncomfortable Christian topic for me, even after doing research articles about it. I …
World Photography Day, Woohoo!
Hello there! Today, August 19, 2023, happens to be World Photography Day. According to this article by Digital Camera World, …
Unraveling Lingering Echoes of Trauma (personal)
This is frustrating to admit, but even after I’ve written about/processed the major parts of my traumas, minor parts that …
Abortion Challenges: Ohio’s Issue 1 Defeated and the Lawsuit in Texas
It’s official: we Ohio voters said “no” to Issue 1. I’m relieved, as many others are as well. There are …
Lori Vallow Daybell and the Pointlessness of Sin
This is what sin is: some sort of temporary high that only ever amounts to long-term consequences.
A Biblical Warning Against Covering Up Injustice: Proverbs 24:24
“Whoever says to the guilty, ‘You are innocent,’ will be cursed by peoples and denounced by nations.”
Thoughts on Supreme Court Religious Freedom Ruling 6/30/23
Based on today’s ruling, can others (including myself) thusly refuse to provide services to any and all individuals who we disagree with based on our religious convictions?
Galadriel, Frodo, and the Light of Eärendil: A Light Against Depression
I’ve been rewatching my favorite clips from The Fellowship of the Ring that showcase Galadriel, my favorite character. After studying the lore …
“Conformity or Self-Denial”: The Struggles Faced By LGBTQ+ Christians
We LGBTQ+ Christians constantly face a ridiculous amount of pressure from all ends. Some religious groups single us out by …
Biblical Reconciliation: Joseph the Dreamer and His Envious Brothers
This past Sunday at my coworker’s church, I received an insightful lesson on the Genesis story of Joseph, his brothers, …
Returning
I haven’t been on my WordPress blog in over a year now! I was very surprised to log on and …
“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 …
Quis ut Deus? 