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Sheltered, Safe, or Salt: Why There’s a Life Outside Church
I write to you now as someone who has hopefully gone through enough of Christianity’s ups and downs. I write to you now, hoping that my experiences are sufficient to not only inform or warn, but to guide. In all my years as a Christian, I’ve witnessed a mixture of church goers and people who…
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As A Fat Girl In The Dating Scene
Dating is not new to me. Ever since I grew to be heavier than normal, I’ve been in several situationships and a handful of dates. Yet, every time, my weight comes up. And no, I don’t date faulty men– at least not hardcore body shamers. I’ve actually come across people who like me for me…
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a coffee and an appointment
A coffee and an appointmentRight here in the momentI think of how you are Are you really fine? No one has told me — that as time would pass byWe’d mean this much to each otherI’d go through days and ponderYet the only thing that will linger Is how I’m starting to get hopeful,even certain…
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live your life
Live your lifeNo one else can live it for you– in the way He has destined you to Live your life Make that friendAllow that situationship to endWhat’s for you will not leave you Live your lifeGet deeper in ChristKnow Him fully‘No other time like this,Get holy For a life laid down– is a life…
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Notes from a Researcher: Why I Believe In Christ
To be honest, I’m surprised at how long it has taken me to write about this topic. I’m a former atheist, turned Christian, turned Christian-researcher. The ongoing trend or at least assumption these days is that when you lean towards a religious orientation, you’ve shied away from faith. That’s why this topic is interesting for…
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chaos and calm
It’s been awhile— since I last wrote like thisUnapologetic, unbotheredMy thoughts have not witheredWhile I watch what you do next There’s always a sense of anxiety— of what he’ll do next— of when he’ll call againWill he text me again? Yet, in the middle— in the middle, I am hopefulHopeful with caution If I don’t…
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to love is to be powerless
To love is to be powerlessTo be comfortable with giving your power away— Because you love To love is to lose controlTo not chase what’s for youAnd merely receive What even is love— when you’re in complete control? To love is to be powerless— Because you love
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what is love?
What is love? Is it something you feel? Is it something you do? Is it something you talk about? We dream of finding love– of being right smack in the middle of it. To love and be loved. Does love feel like peace? Does it feel like assurance? Does love make you laugh– carry your…
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i’m not just in it for the feelings
In the process I’m in the process Thinking, rationalizing, strategizing I have his heart Yet I’ve been too careful with mine A love that is sure We all want it And his love is willing – willing to work hard for me I dream of seeing him – be everything He wants him to be…
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How I Self-Regulate
Sometimes, in life, things happen. There might have been events that you possibly did not want to happen and has caused unhealthy disruption in your day-to-day life. I, myself, am not a stranger to disruptions. From toxic relationships to life-altering circumstances to medical conditions, I’m not a stranger to bad news. All the more, I’ve…