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October 2022

October 05, 2022

Remembering Saint Faustina on Her Feast Day (Oct. 5th)

My favorite Catholic saint is Saint Faustina, the wonderful, kind soul who heard wisdom directly...

August 2022

August 30, 2022

Jesus Mourns His Lost Sheep

Jesus mourns the choice of even one soul refusing to let go of their sins,...

August 29, 2022

“The Grace of Undómiel”: Analyzing Arwen’s Theme of Determined Hope

Arwen's refusal to give up her hope for a future with Aragorn was captured in...

August 12, 2022

The True Future of Arwen Undómiel: Holding Onto Hope Amidst Despair

Arwen Undómiel in the "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy reminds us of the importance...

August 06, 2022

Good and Bad Friends: Exploring Biblical Takes on Friendships

With National Friendship Day coming up, we have ample reason to reflect on the Bible's...

July 2022

July 28, 2022

Galadriel, Frodo, and the Light of Eärendil: A Light Against Depression

Galadriel giving Frodo the Light of Eärendil serves as a beautiful analogy for giving others...

July 12, 2022

Beach Photography and Inspiration (Personal Post)

I'm grateful for the family time and peace I enjoyed at Hilton Head Island last...

July 06, 2022

Psalm 119:50: A Spot of Hope Amid Suffering

Psalm 119:50 reminds us that hope can always be found even in the midst of...

June 2022

June 12, 2022

Jesus’ Reminder to Let Go of Worries in Luke 12:22-34

Jesus gives us a timeless reminder to let go of all of our worries in...

May 2022

May 31, 2022

God Soothes the Heart: A Message of Peace in Psalm 94:18-19

In Psalm 94:18-19, we see a reminder that God actively works to soothe the anxious...

May 27, 2022

Harry Potter’s Patronus Moment: An Analogy for the “Good Samaritan”

In "Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban", we see Harry perform an action that...

April 2022

April 16, 2022

Easter Musings

I'm thrilled that Easter is here! This will be a great weekend spent with family...

April 13, 2022

“I Trust in You”: A Call to Trust God in Psalm 56:3

Psalm 56:3 is a verse that reminds us to put our trust in God whenever...

April 08, 2022

Understanding Visions and Dreams from God

Dreams and visions from God are more common than we think. When it comes to...

April 02, 2022

Jesus and Lazarus: An Analogy for God’s Compassion

In the story of Jesus resurrecting Lazarus, we see an analogy for God's compassion, especially...

March 2022

March 23, 2022

“Create in Me a Clean Heart”: Looking at Psalm 51 for Lent

For Lent, I asked God to help me have a clean heart freed of the...

March 15, 2022

Walking Through Springtime Depression With God

When spring comes around, many of us realize that we're dealing with depression. God is...

March 02, 2022

Learning About Deconstruction and Its Relation to Evangelical Christianity

Evangelical Christianity keeps pouring fuel on the fire called "deconstruction", damaging others' faiths without taking...

February 2022

February 26, 2022

“Because of You”: Biblical Parallels of Reconciliation in Disney’s “Encanto”

In Disney's "Encanto", Mirabel and Alma both want to save their family's miracle, and do...

February 23, 2022

Biblical Reconciliation: Joseph the Dreamer and His Envious Brothers

The Genesis story of Joseph the dreamer and his half-brothers is a shining example of...

January 2022

January 26, 2022

God Calms the Storm: A Message of His Peace in Psalm 107:29

In Psalm 107:29, we see a reminder of God calming the storms in our lives,...

August 2021

August 28, 2021

“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...

August 25, 2021

“God Will Receive You”: A Reminder of His Parental Love in Psalm 27:10

We know that God is our Father, and Psalm 27:10 is a beautiful reminder of...

August 18, 2021

Some Uplifting Bible Verses for Rough Times

This is a list I made of soothing Bible verses that have helped me get...

August 12, 2021

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...

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...

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...