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.
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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.
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.
Some Uplifting Bible Verses for Rough Times
This is a list I made of soothing Bible verses that have helped me get through rough times.
A Gay Revelation From the 2nd Book of Enoch: The “Clobber Passages” Are Mistranslations
After reading the 2nd Book of Enoch, I found a series of shocking revelations about the truth of the infamously named “clobber passages” in the Bible.
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.
A Cat’s Enduring Love: Sebastian and a Nightmare Averted
In the middle of what could’ve been a horrifying nightmare, Sebastian, our first family pet, came back to protect me.
“The Sending”: A Dream of My Funeral?
In a dream I had just a few days after my 23rd birthday, God inspired me to not give up hope on the future by showing me how much I’m loved.
Dark Dreams of the Supernatural (Personal)
For many years, I’ve had jarring, disturbing dreams involving the supernatural. These are some of the creepiest.
The Power of Religious Items in Dreams (Personal)
Religious items that I use during the day have sometimes appeared in my dreams to protect me from evil.
The Reminder of God’s Healing Ability in Psalms 30:2
As Psalm 30:2 reminds us, God will always help us when we call on Him.
The Importance of Matthew 5:4
We’re never alone when we mourn, as Matthew 5:4 reminds us.
Medjugorje and the Tyranny of Memories
There’s a gentle lesson from the Marian apparitions in Medjugorje, Croatia, namely the importance of being freed from burdensome memories.
The Importance of Praying for Closeted Homophobes
God taught me through a few important dreams that some of my nastiest homophobes are actually guys like me, struggling with their sexuality. Praying for them helped me forgive them, and has been an ongoing lesson in humility.
My Dreams of Michael the Archangel
I’ve been blessed with many dreams of Saint Michael the Archangel, who’s become a recurring big brother figure for me, lifting me up in my lowest moments.
Quis ut Deus? 