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Grappling With Unanswered/Rejected Prayers (Discussing Disability & Spiritual Truths)
In the parable of the widow and the unjust judge, the widow approaches the judge relentlessly to receive justice for her situation. Though the judge is not a morally upright man, he eventually grants her justice just to shake her off his back. Jesus insists the Father Almighty will do so much more for us. […]
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How Physical Disability Affects Beach Trips
The beach is the quitessential vacation spot–beautiful views, warm weather with a cool breeze, total relaxation. Being a wheelchair user (or having mobility issues) adds some complication to the picture-perfect-paradise. I’d like to discuss some of these difficulties to spread awareness and, near the end, provide ideas on advocating for disabled people to make our […]
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American Christianity Is Being Subverted by “the Culture War”
Whoo, boy. This is a tough one. No harm done if you wanna hit the back button and come back next week for a light-hearted post. I’m going to talk about things I’m seeing lately and my own experiences. I’d like you to bear in mind that I was obsessed with “the culture war” before […]
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Classics: The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck (& Why Its Portrayal of Extreme Poverty Matters)
Of Mice and Men is a wonderful novel and movie many people have read or seen. I was so excited to check out another classic from the same author, and this turned out to be one of the most memorable, stirring, and important books I’ve ever read. Brief synopsis & formatting details Published in 1939, […]
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Musings on Body Insecurity (as a Disabled Woman) + a Letter Thanking my Body
No matter how many “self-improvement” products are created, marketed, and sold, we still have plenty to feel self-conscious about–our bodies, our skin, our hair, all that fun stuff. So many skincare products, hygiene products, hair products, makeup products…so many diets, weight loss supplements, specially made foods…even dime-a-dozen gyms that feel like the fitness version of […]
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3 Things I Wish Other Bloggers Did
As a WordPress blogger for about three years, I’ve been around the block with discovering blogs, making connections, and all that jazz. Over the years, I’ve noticed some things not all bloggers do–but I wish they did! Blogging advice posts tend to be popular because they’re informative and fun. I hope this post pushes you […]
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Christian Musings on Cancel Culture: Discussing Accountability & Who “Deserves” Mercy
Over the last month or so, I’ve seen everyone from local residents all the way up to celebrities get “exposed” for something bad they’ve said/done. The reasons have ranged from “racial insensitivity” to “borderline pedophilia,” though we’ll focus on the former in this post (more info at bottom)*. The person may go on to lose […]
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Reacting to the Horrifying Documentary “Jesus Camp” as a Christian
Perhaps not in the COVID-19 era, but normally during summertime, children attend camps to have fun, meet other kids, and enjoy new experiences. Recently, I watched a jaw-dropping documentary about a “Jesus Camp” (Kids on Fire Camp) in North Dakota. In a word–wow. Wow in a bad way. I’d like to ignore the other problematic […]
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5 Wasteful Shopping Habits I Used to Have (& What I Do Now)
After a couple weeks of seriousness, I’m ready for a light-hearted topic. In the second installment of my new Sustainability series, I’ll share some wasteful habits I had before my awareness was heightened on topics like caring for the environment and minimalism. These things seem silly and ridiculous in retrospect, and you might wonder–why?! I […]
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How to Get “Young People” in Church (& Lessons from a Protest)
If you attend a small church, you have likely heard the panicked question, “How do we attract more young people?!” In this post, I’ll explore that issue. For the record, I’m 26-years-old and have attended church on and off most of my life (mostly on, but you know how college kids are). Also, I’m engaged […]
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Retrospective Lily 