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 …
Struggling with Grief (Personal)
Wednesday, January 6th will now be remembered as one of the most turbulent days in American history. It will also …
Dealing with Triggers (Personal)
I’ve been reliving the events of the nasty dorm experience I went through my sophomore year at college, a topic …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“Run Between the Raindrops” by Pat Benatar: An Uplifting Power Ballad of Encouragement
Miss Pat Benatar has an awesome song for every sentiment, and hard times is no different. I discovered this song …
“Angel” by Eurythmics: A Heartfelt Testimony to the Aftermath of Suicide
Trigger/Content Warning: Discussion of Suicide I’ve been on an 80’s music binge for a while now, and discovering the famous …
Fighting Against Depression Numbness (Personal)
I’ve been meaning to write a blog post about dealing with numbness as part of my depression, and unfortunately, now …
Am I Wrong For Saying That God Blesses Gay Relationships? (Personal)
After doing intensive research and finding evidence that that infamous “clobber passages” in the Bible are mistranslations, this post was an effective way for me to air out my mixed emotions.
2021 in Review (Personal Newsletter)
Boy, this year was a doozy. And that’s putting it mildly! So much happened in 2021. Truth and Justice made …
It’s Getting Better (Personal Mental Wellness End of Year Post)
It’s been a while since I last wrote for my blog! My love for photography has kept me going these …
Spiritual Abuse: Telling LGBTQ+ Kids They’ll “Go to Hell”
Eli Fritchley was an innocent 12-year-old kid who was bullied to death by his peers for being openly gay. When “Christianity” is used as the excuse for malice, “Christians” fail Jesus’ loving message.
God Calms the Storm: A Message of His Peace in Psalm 107:29
For turbulent times, Psalm 107:29 has a soothing message about God calming the storms in our lives.
Depression Can’t Beat Hope (Personal)
Despite a rough week of dealing with depression, God found small ways to uplift me, especially with dogs!
“I Wish I Could Fly Away”: An Analogy for Depression Struggles in Psalm 55
Those of us who struggle with depression often wish we could “fly away” from our struggles. Psalm 55 happens to be a somber analogy for this feeling.
“God Will Receive You”: A Reminder of His Parental Love in Psalm 27:10
We know that God is our Father, and Psalm 27:10 is a beautiful reminder of His paternal love for us.
A Rough Depression Day and a Memory of a Sweet Dream (Personal)
After a particularly rough day of dealing with depression and grief, God gently reminded me of a tender dream He’d given me years prior that lifted my spirits.
Quis ut Deus? 