I’ve been in deep reflection today. A friend whom I love is dying. I might have prostate issues, I’m doing recovery work which has been wonderful and healing, and I’m deeply lonely. I haven’t quite figured out how to manage friendships so that my true relational needs get met. It’s hard when one has spend … More Reflections from a being healed heart
September 2025 This has been a different week out of all the other weeks this year, this week, with Charlie Kirk’s assassination still resounding with the echoes of the shot that took his life. Everywhere I look, I see the rippling effect continue to press on around the world, as people begin to wake up … More Ephesians 6:10 Be strong in the Lord and in the Power of His Might
I had a conversation with a coworker today about how bitterness, anger, and resentment are often present in individuals identifying as LGBT. It was an honest reflection on how deep wounds can shape a person’s worldview. Later, I came across a news headline that grabbed my attention—Elon Musk’s son (who now identifies as a woman) … More The Incredible Power Of A Wound
As the year draws to a close and I stand on the threshold of a new beginning, I find myself almost daily drifting into a moment of deep reflection. While the cycle of years is a familiar rhythm, this particular transition feels different. The depth of God’s work in my life throughout these past months … More Anchored in Faith, Truth, and Resilience: Reflections of a Transformative 2024.
Typically, at the start of the new year, people begin to “start over”, in other words, New Years Resolution! While the idea of it has resonated with me, it’s been unrealistic to suddenly make these goals when I haven’t put the effort into establishing ongoing healthy habits. We mean well, but it’s unrealistic, and to … More The Pain and Joy of letting go
About two months ago, I was taking my mother to her eye doctor appointment to determine if she had cataracts. She did and we got the necessary information for her next steps with the Veterans Administration, thankfully. Afterward, I treated her to brunch at one of my favorite restaurants that specializes in Brunch, and because … More The Sadness of Self-Deception
In October 2022, going through Yellowstone National Park, there were vast areas of forest land that clearly showed that there was most likely a fire at one time, revealing bare tree trunks everywhere, and among them were these cute little baby trees coming up in their place. I was particularly fascinated by how many baby … More Unless a seed die..
Today I learned that Olivia Newton-John died today, August 8, 2022. As I pondered on this, a wave of emotion came, and memories from my childhood came. Her music came into my life in the ’70s, I seem to recall that she came into our lives while we lived in Guam. I think her song … More A Moment has passed
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved animated movies. In my preteen years, on Saturday mornings, my Father and I would watch Looney Toons. Dad loved the silly, determined, ignorant Wile Y Coyote, and I loved the mischievous Bugs Bunny. It’s one of my favorite memories, as Dad and I rarely did anything … More Encountering the Father that Loves
One very common complaint I have come across from those dealing with same sex attraction and the seemingly impossibility of getting free from it is ” I’ve tried to get free and it didn’t happen”. This is typically the most common response and among the many different arguments people put forward, this one is the … More A Necessary Warfare
This Earthen Vessel 