For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thought, that maketh the morning darkness, and treadeth upon the high places of the earth, The LORD, The God of hosts, is his name. (KJV) ( Amos 4:13 ) If you haven’t noticed lately, we are surrounded […] … Continue reading “Who Shaped” — The Closet Professor
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An Open Eulogy to John Allen Chau, a Modern St. Sebastian
At night, as he sat in the dark listening to the sound of the turtle-dove in the trees, he felt the face of Christ looking intently at him. The clear blue eyes were gentle with compassion; the features were tranquil; it was a face filled with trust. 'Lord, you will not cast us away any … Continue reading An Open Eulogy to John Allen Chau, a Modern St. Sebastian
Special Sunday Edition: I’m a Christian Deist (Now that Kavanaugh has been appointed to be a Supreme Court Justice)
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are of God; for many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit which confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, 3 and every spirit … Continue reading Special Sunday Edition: I’m a Christian Deist (Now that Kavanaugh has been appointed to be a Supreme Court Justice)
Flags Lowered at Half Mast: A Christian Speaks Out
You’re supposed to be different and be a little weird. It’s not a bad thing, we’re not meant to be the same. ~ Christina Grimmie Hi guys, I know I had previously announced that I would stop writing for a while, but something very tragic that happened barely less than 72 hours ago broke my … Continue reading Flags Lowered at Half Mast: A Christian Speaks Out
Remembering Christ during the Holidays and the New Year Ahead
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.[b] Curds and honey He shall eat, that He may know to refuse the evil and choose the good. For before the Child shall know to refuse the evil and choose the … Continue reading Remembering Christ during the Holidays and the New Year Ahead
If I Had Come Out Sooner…
Had the inspiration to write this while thinking of something catchy and jingly in my sleep this morning. Yes, I sleep-write and think too. A one-shot poem that I originally was thinking of turning into a rap. Enjoy! 😀 If I had come out sooner, four years ago, what would you have said? Would you … Continue reading If I Had Come Out Sooner…
That Beautiful Place in Between: Reborn as a Bi-Romantic Demisexual Christian
We can use our own pain to understand the pain of all living beings. Having learned to accept our own suffering patiently, if we then think of the suffering of all the other living beings trapped in samsara, compassion will arise naturally. ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso ELEVEN MONTHS AGO, I HAD ENOUGH. Enough of suppressing … Continue reading That Beautiful Place in Between: Reborn as a Bi-Romantic Demisexual Christian
Aiming for Inclusion: Loving Others as an Openly Bi Christian
IN HIGH SCHOOL, as many other young adolescent teens are during this time, I began to feel an emotional admiration for classmates and friends of both genders—males and females alike. My freshman year, I met a boy whom I only once briefly met in the 7th grade during a small group therapy counseling session … Continue reading Aiming for Inclusion: Loving Others as an Openly Bi Christian
Tackling Islamophobia and Learning to Love and Respect Thy Neighbors in a Post-9/11 World: 12th Anniversary Commemorative Edition
On September the 11th, enemies of freedom committed an act of war against our country. Americans have known wars — but for the past 136 years, they have been wars on foreign soil, except for one Sunday in 1941. Americans have known the casualties of war — but not at the center of a great … Continue reading Tackling Islamophobia and Learning to Love and Respect Thy Neighbors in a Post-9/11 World: 12th Anniversary Commemorative Edition
Breaking Down the Gay-Straight Duality: Taking a Moderate Stance on Gay Rights
Jesus calls us to have empathy, compassion and an open heart for all human beings. Not just people who follow Him. Not just Christians. Not just believers. Not just straight people. BUT EVERYONE. And this includes gay people. They are your neighbors, too. So if we are to follow what Jesus is asking of us, … Continue reading Breaking Down the Gay-Straight Duality: Taking a Moderate Stance on Gay Rights
