Personal

Depression Can’t Beat Hope (Personal)

Despite a rough week of dealing with depression, God found small ways to uplift me, especially with dogs!

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.

So Many “Gay Revelations” in 4 Weeks

This was a rapid-fire time of learning more about the truth behind the “clobber passages”, and understanding that we’ve really been made to be a scapegoat by the Religious Right.

Analyzing a Christian Response to the “Pray Away” Documentary

Even with all of the scorn against LGBTQ+ Christians, I never thought that I’d see somebody refer to an “ex-ex-gay” person’s heartbreaking testimony as a so-called “lopsided tale of woe”.

Mary and Me

I am blessed and grateful to have a spiritual relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary, even though I’m just a Methodist.

Depression and Photography: Finding Joy in a Personal Hobby

Photography helps me appreciate the beauty in everyday life and helps me ward off my depression.

Dorm Dreams and Mary’s Help (Personal Post)

After having a powerful vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the middle of the night, I realized that she was guarding me against both burdensome memories and enemies unseen.

Darkest Before the Dawn: An Eerily Introspective Dream

After one of my lowest moments in 2021, God gave me a massively inspiring dream to lift my spirits.

Better Coping: A Lesson in Self-Awareness

God and meditation go hand-in-hand. He helped me realize that I’d been using numbness as a coping mechanism, and that it was safe to let go of it.

A Lesson in Divine Trust: A Personal Post

While I don’t enjoy constantly remembering the ugly times I had at college, remembering the good that came out of those rough patches always lifts my spirits.