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August 2021

August 04, 2021

“Pray Away”: A Powerful, Eye-Opening Glimpse Into the Trauma of “Ex-Gay Therapy”

"Pray Away" is a brutally well-done Netflix documentary that exposes the suffering caused by "ex-gay...

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....

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...

April 2021

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...

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!

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.

August 2017

August 03, 2017

Medjugorje and the Afterlife

In Medjugorje, Croatia, a small group of children learned crucial details about the afterlife from...

July 2017

July 17, 2017

The Importance of Matthew 5:4

We're never alone when we mourn, as Matthew 5:4 reminds us.

February 2017

February 22, 2017

Medjugorje and the Tyranny of Memories

There's a gentle lesson from the Marian apparitions in Medjugorje, Croatia, namely the importance of...

February 10, 2017

The Blessed Mother Mary and Catharsis (Personal)

Even as a Methodist, I've had numerous dream encounters (and even powerful prayer moments) with...

February 06, 2017

Understanding the Depths of God’s Mercy: God’s Compassion for Suicide Victims

During my last year at college, God gave me a profound series of spiritual experiences...