“We Were Alive”: Austra’s Lament for Depressed Love
“What if we were alive?” The Canadian electronic group Austra is known for making melancholic music dealing with loneliness and the gloomier …
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“Ok Ok Ok” by Little Green Cars: a Mournful Song About Facing Romantic Trauma
The Irish alternative band Little Green Cars has a penchant for writing songs that deal upfront with heartbreak and resulting …
“I Want Love”: Silent Hill 3’s Mournful Ode to Loneliness
“I want a cup that overflows with love, although… it’s not enough to fill my heart I want a barrel …
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 …
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 …
The Reminder of God’s Healing Ability in Psalms 30:2
“Oh LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.” (Psalms 30:2) I’m not sure …
The Grief of Alessa Gillespie: Silent Hill 1 and God’s Mission to Rescue His Children
“Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.” (Psalm 27:10) (Note: For those of you who …
Personal Favorite Songs for Erasing Loneliness
I have a strong affinity for music that helps me get through the random bouts of loneliness that catch me …
The Importance of Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” This verse has been my favorite Bible verse ever since …
Struggling with Loneliness as a Side A Gay Christian
Loneliness is always a struggle, no matter who you are, but for gay Christians who desire to be in same-sex relationships, the issue can be easily compounded.
Medjugorje and the Tyranny of Memories
Marian apparitions are a curious matter to me, especially as a Methodist who was never taught about these mysterious incidents. …
The Blessed Mother Mary and Catharsis
Because I’m not a Catholic, approaching major Catholic icons such as the Blessed Mother Mary can feel odd at first. …
Dreams of Michael the Archangel
As somebody who was raised Methodist, I am woefully ignorant on most angelic matters. In all sincerity, the only angel …
