Category: Christian
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Christmas 2019 Theme: the Expectation of a Messiah in Israel
Hi, friends. Every Christmas and Easter, I publish a series of posts that glimpse at the stories behind old, beloved hymns, connecting them to a theme. As usual, this is the introductory post, and the “Story Behind” posts will come in the days leading up to Christmas. (12/17, 12/20, 12/24) The theme for 2018 was […]
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Dueling Poems: “The World’s Gone to Hell in a Handbasket” (Satire) vs. a Reasoned Response
Hi, friends. Hope my fellow Americans had/have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. Though none of our lives are perfect, we have a lot for which we should be grateful. Speaking of which, this is a poem poking fun at those who believe the world has gone to hell in a handbasket and will […]
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The Horror of Death, Hope in Jesus & Making Every Day Matter
Hi, friends. I usually sit on drafts for a while before polishing and posting them; however, this week has been too extraordinary for me to stick to the normal routine. So, I write this post Sunday as I anxiously await news updates. Waiting for a Loved One to Die On Oct. 31 in Oak Ridge, […]
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A Deep Dive into the Unholy Union Between Faith & Politics
Hi, friends. Today’s post discusses my whole-hearted rejection of the unholy union between politics and Christianity. Buckle up for a long and bumpy post, ladies and gents. 😉 As usual, skim the bold sentences if you’re pressed for time. The original title to this post read, “Letting Scripture Inform Our Views vs. Bringing Our Views […]
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Why Are We Cruel to our Loved Ones?
Hi, friends. I know I take my loved ones for granted. How about you? When People Create Their Own Misery How many others have witnessed this scenario? You’re in the company of a married couple or a child-parent pair. In conversation, a wife says something snide and cruel about her husband, and you instantly feel […]
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My New Mantra: “Thank you, Lord, for Toothpaste”
Hi, friends. Most of you have been around long enough to see my posts embracing vulnerability and being open about my struggles as a handicapped person. Today’s post, on the other hand, gives thanks for both my large and small blessings. Especially in a first-world country, it is sooo easy to take our technology and […]
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Letter to Myself in High School (on Disability, Popularity, Dating, etc.)
Hi, friends. I am sure we have all felt the saying, “hindsight is 2020.” As a 26-year-old, I know so much more about God, the world, and myself; of course, I still have much to learn. Here is a letter I might write to myself in high school if I could. Perhaps it’s good that […]
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Discussing the Memoir of a Rock Princess who Found God
Hi, friends. Today’s post is dedicated to a memoir written by Lacey Sturm, best known as the former lead singer of Flyleaf. I actually listened to Flyleaf’s music in high school (about ten years ago), so I was instantly attracted to this book, which I found through the United Methodist Women Reading Program. In the […]
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Getting Personal on my Frustrations, the Serenity Prayer & Romanticizing “What-Ifs”
Hi, friends. Today’s post explores a few things on my mind, and it incorporates some whining, some philosophizing, some taking responsibility…you name it. 😉 Dealing With Frustration I have been vulnerable with the emotional struggles I face. I have written posts on petty pity parties and getting out of the pit. As a wheelchair user, […]
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Unraveling the Enigma of the Beatitudes (& Discussing the Parable on “Boxes of Blessings”)
Hi, friends. Today’s post delves into the beatitudes to explore some common questions–why are they so difficult to understand, and what do they mean? [Warning: this is just my interpretation! 😉 ] What Are the Beatitudes? The beatitudes are part of Jesus’s well-known “Sermon on the Mount,” detailed in the gospels of Matthew and Luke. […]
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