Spiritual Gaslighting: Why “Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin” is Toxic
I recently saw a t-shirt come through my thrift store that had this on the front: Love the sinner, hate …
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Mary and Me (Personal)
Going to college 8 years ago set the stage for my spirituality and faith to continually deepen, always shaped by …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Reflection Post: A Commentary on “God’s Mercy for Suicide Victims”
Three years ago, God gave me what I still consider to be the most profound spiritual experience of my life. …
Another Basement Dream: The Secret Hallway
One of the books I’ve been reading while on vacation has a central theme of abusive male authority figures, which …
A Grandpa’s Protection
I recently had an issue with a “bump in the night” that left me on edge and paranoid, until God …
Why We March For Pride: the Issue of Hate-mongering Christian Leaders
This Saturday, I will be marching in my first Pride Parade with my home Church, a wonderful and inclusive United …
God Is My Venting Partner
I have a habit of venting to God during some of my prayers with Him, and looking back on some …
A Prayer for Healing in Jeremiah 17:14
“Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.” (Jeremiah …
Start of Pride Month 2018 Reflection: Coming Out is a Journey
Pride Month 2018 has begun. This is a time when acceptance of others, along with ourselves, should be a main …
“On Eagle’s Wings”: Isaiah 40:30-31
My daily Bible verse for today was the following from the book of Isaiah: “Even youths shall faint and be …
Goal for Lent 2018: Let Go of College Regrets
I’ve decided that during this upcoming 40-day period, I need to focus on letting go of any and all regrets …
“The Sending”: a Dream of My Funeral?
For a while, I’ve been pondering a theory of mine that some of our dreams can be bona fide visions, …
“God is Always in Control”: a Short Analysis of Roy Moore’s Final Remarks
It’s official: Roy Moore has been defeated in the recent Alabama Senatorial election, losing to his opponent Doug Jones. In …
When God the Father Intervened in a Dream
The other night, I had three dreams in a row tied around the same weird, creepy man; a man who …
Gluttony From a Customer Service Perspective
In my last post, I mentioned dealing with an angry customer at my bagel shop who went on a bizarre …
Don’t Lose Hope: a Reminder of God’s Constant Presence in Romans 8:38-39
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither …
