Well, if there was ever a year to get back into a hobby, 2020 might be it. Maybe. So here we go. As we all know, 2020 is a hot mess. A string of catastrophes and explosive tensions. Most commonly referred to as a dumpster fire. A giant burning bin of garbage. But what ifContinue reading “Embrace The Mess”
Tag Archives: Redemption
It’s Not Okay…
Abuse in any form is never okay. It is not to be taken lightly nor does it need to be “justified” as abuse based on a certain level of harm (physical or otherwise) or number of instances. It is also not to be claimed lightly. It is a big deal. When I was growing upContinue reading “It’s Not Okay…”
Forgive and Remember
“Forgive and forget” – it’s age-old advice. It’s advice I’ve heard given often. It’s advice I’ve been given recently as I head into marriage. What does that actually look like though? And is it actually good advice? Is it possible? I can appreciate the notion. Forgiveness is always a good practice in any relationship. HoldingContinue reading “Forgive and Remember”
The Lies We Love
“Truth is free”. I have it tattooed on my wrist. Why there? Why a tattoo? Because I need a permanent reminder that I cannot earn what is true. I need to be reminded that the truth of Christ’s death for me is not because of anything I did. It is there, a fact I cannotContinue reading “The Lies We Love”
The Last Word
You’re going to learn a lot about my story as this blog continues but I’m not typically one for anything other than cannon-balling right in. I was inspired to start this whole thing to potentially gain a platform. I recently wrote a letter to the editor of my hometown newspaper. I don’t know what theyContinue reading “The Last Word”