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July 2021

July 31, 2021

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...

July 07, 2021

Spiritual Gaslighting: Why “Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin” Is Toxic

"Love the sinner, hate the sin" is one of the most worthless phrases ever spoken....

June 2021

June 16, 2021

Mary and Me

I am blessed and grateful to have a spiritual relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary,...

June 09, 2021

Depression and Photography: Finding Joy in a Personal Hobby

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

June 01, 2021

Pride Month 2021: Addressing the Issue of Bi-erasure

Even parts of the LGBTQ+ community are guilty of accusing bisexual folk of being ingenuine....

May 2021

May 27, 2021

“Don’t Embitter Your Children”: A Message for Christian Fathers in Colossians 3:21

In Colossians 3:21, we see a reminder for fathers to avoid mistreating their children, preventing...

May 18, 2021

Mental Health Awareness: Kate Marsh (Life is Strange) and Suicide Awareness

Kate Marsh, a Christian girl from the video game "Life is Strange", offers a powerful...

May 15, 2021

Dorm Dreams and Mary’s Help (Personal Post)

After having a powerful vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the middle of the...

April 2021

April 11, 2021

Darkest Before the Dawn: An Eerily Introspective Dream

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

April 06, 2021

Elijah, the Weary Prophet: A Timeless Old Testament Tale of Hope Amidst Desolation

Elijah the prophet of God was a brave man who also, at one point, asked...

April 03, 2021

“Greatest Love”: Remembering Jesus’ Loving Sacrifice on Easter

I loved finding Biblical parallels to Jesus' sacrifice for us all, especially in John 15:13.

January 2021

January 24, 2021

Understanding the Depths of God’s Mercy: Non-Christians in the Afterlife

We know that God is merciful, and for this reason, it's important for us all...

November 2020

November 09, 2020

Pride vs Humility: A Parallel Between King Saul, David and the 2020 Election

The battle for the White House has a parallel with David's struggles against the incumbent...

October 2020

October 18, 2020

Exploring the Theme of Religious Fanaticism in the Silent Hill (2006) Film

The "Silent Hill" (2006) film contains a powerful analogy for the dangers of religious fanaticism.

October 01, 2020

Abigail the Peacemaker: An Old Testament Tale of a Wise Wife and Her Unwise Husband

May we never forget the swift, clever diplomacy of Abigail, future wife of King David.

September 2020

September 24, 2020

God’s Justice for the Oppressed in Isaiah 59:14-19

Isaiah 59:14-19 is a powerful passage for us all to read, especially as America faces...

July 2020

July 29, 2020

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...

February 2020

February 19, 2020

A Lesson in Divine Trust: A Personal Post

While I don't enjoy constantly remembering the ugly times I had at college, remembering the...

November 2019

November 10, 2019

“Forgive Yourself”: A Dream Fawn’s Gentle Message

I had a dream about a young fawn silently imploring me to forgive myself, something...

October 2019

October 13, 2019

Fog Cutter: Dreams Conquering Shadowy Memories

In 2019, I had two powerfully vivid dreams that helped me confront some uncomfortable memories.

September 2019

September 29, 2019

September 29th: The Feast of the Archangels

Even as a Methodist, I adore the Archangels and everything they do for God's children!

July 2019

July 16, 2019

Another Basement Dream: The Secret Hallway

During a summer vacation our family took a few years ago, I had an extremely...

June 2019

June 23, 2019

Maggie the Irate Cat and The Prodigal Son’s Big Brother: Lessons About Bitterness

When a younger cat was introduced to our household, Maggie, our family cat, didn't take...

April 2019

April 19, 2019

Pontius Pilate: A Bible Study of The Passion’s Anti-Villain

For all his authority, Pontius Pilate truly didn't want to condemn Jesus to death.

July 2018

July 30, 2018

A Prayer for Healing in Jeremiah 17:14

Jeremiah 17:14 is a plea for Godly healing, and a call that God will always...

July 19, 2018

The Descent: Another Dream Reminder to Avoid Fighting Alone

This was an ominous but thrilling dream where two awesome angels guarded me against a...

May 2018

May 15, 2018

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,...

February 2018

February 22, 2018

“On Eagle’s Wings”: Isaiah 40:30-31

Isaiah 40:30-31 is a call for us all to remember that it's ok to feel...

February 14, 2018

A Friend’s Valentine’s Day Blessing: A Message of Freedom in Galatians 5:1

One of my beloved high school friends uplifted my spirits by pointing me to a...

February 06, 2018

“The Sending”: A Dream of My Funeral?

In a dream I had just a few days after my 23rd birthday, God inspired...