Personal Post: A Wholesome Update
It’s been roughly 4 weeks since I tossed out my “appeaser” identity that I’d held onto as a survival tactic …
Darkest Before the Dawn: An Eerily Introspective Dream
My dreams as a whole tend to be extremely vivid and unforgettable, but some of them feel like somebody inserted …
Elijah, the Weary Prophet: A Timeless Old Testament Tale of Hope Amidst Desolation
If ever there were an Old Testament character we could all relate to during these troubled times, it would be …
“Greatest Love”: Remembering Jesus’s Loving Sacrifice on Easter
Happy Easter all! I’m grateful for this time of year, when Spring is finally emerging out of Winter’s gloom. It’s …
A Love Ended: A Victorian Attempt at Romantic Satire
Dearest Frederick, While I will be forever grateful for the happy memories you have given me across these long years, …
Removing My “Trauma Mask”: Another Personal Post
Last night, I ended up having what I’ll call an “identity crisis breakdown” after a tumultuous week of soul-searching and …
Migraines and Getting Overwhelmed (Personal)
It was a really rough week, thanks in large part to an off-and-on migraine that didn’t leave me until Saturday …
“One Love (Song of the Lion)” by Pat Benatar: a Song of Hope for Humanity and Love
“One love is the light, shining over every mountaintop; it will lead us to the higher ground” Happy Valentine’s Day …
Dealing with Triggers (Personal)
I found this image in my Facebook newsfeed today, and ouch, it hit home hard. I’ve been reliving the events …
Understanding the Depths of God’s Mercy: Non-Christians in the Afterlife
This is a topic that is extremely important to me, for natural reasons. I count myself lucky that I grew …
Struggling with Grief (Personal)
Wednesday, January 6th will now be remembered as one of the most turbulent days in American history. It will also …
Personal Hopes for 2021
Happy New Year all! I took a moment of self-awareness today to reflect on how far I’ve come, and where …
2020 in Review
At long last, 2020, this abomination of a year, is coming to a close. As others have said, this year …
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 …
