When Dreams of High School Signify Past Regrets
I’ve been having weird, recurring dreams of going back to my high school in the last month or so. The …
The Lady of Shalott and the Pain of Unrequited Love
I recently started listening to my favorite Celtic artists from my childhood after going through my old CDs. One of …
Another Reminder to Avoid Conflict with Romans 12:21
On this day, I’m grateful for many things, especially the wisdom God never hesitates to share with me when He …
The Value of Birch Essential Oil
Essential oils have piqued my interest in the last year, due to their supposed health benefits. Whenever I’d visit the …
The Best Weapon Against Nightmares: Praying in Dreams
One of the reasons I sometimes sleep so poorly is because I wake myself up in the middle of a …
A Perfect Reminder to Control Your Tongue in Proverbs 12:18
When I woke up this morning, I felt incredibly grouchy due to waking up numerous times in the middle of …
In the Depths of the Dream Mansion
I’ve mused to myself for a while that some of my most bizarre and unsettling nightmares could likely be used …
Ramblings of a Gay Christian Searching for Love
When I finally acknowledged to myself that I’m without a doubt gay back in December 2013, I was extremely nervous …
A Love Ballad Inspired by Silent Hill 2: “Richtung Lichtung” by Ali As
One of the most timeless features of the Silent Hill video game series is the haunting soundtrack that, while of …
Disney’s Anthem for the Ostracized: “God Help the Outcasts” from The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“God help the outcasts, hungry from birth Show them the mercy they don’t find on earth God help my …
The UNHRC’s Death Penalty Resolution and the U.S.’s Vote
I’ve been reading reports across the Internet that the United Nations Human Rights Council recently passed a resolution internationally condemning …
Celtic Songs: the Musical Masterpieces of Ireland
I recently went through my collection of CDs, and rediscovered my favorite Celtic music albums. My parents got me interested …
A Dream Confession with Pope Francis
This morning, I had a poignant dream that I was alone with Pope Francis himself, opening up to the holy …
The Song for Lonely Nights: “Come” by Namie Amuro
One of my favorite genres of music is Japanese pop and rock, otherwise known as “J-Pop” and “J-Rock” respectively. The …
Dark Dreams of the Supernatural
In the last four years, I’ve dealt with various disturbing nightmares involving topics that could easily be the focus of …
When Homophobia is Tied to Masculinity
I’m no longer oblivious to how easy I have it, when it comes to people accepting me being gay. Compared …
A Methodist’s Understanding of the Rosary
As I’ve said in other blog posts, I’m not truly Catholic, but in recent years, I’ve adopted Catholic aspects of …
A Gay Christian’s Mixed Review of the Oregon Baker Scandal
Being a gay Christian is a lot like being a hanyou (half-spirit) from the Inuyasha anime series. A hanyou is …
Medjugorje and the Afterlife
Hell was rarely, if ever brought up as a topic in the sermons I’ve heard as a United Methodist. My …
The Power of Religious Items in Dreams
I recently purchased a small guardian angel pendant on Amazon, out of a new interest in Catholic style religious items. …
