Lately, I’ve been trying to pray more. It’s hard to start, and when I do, it’s shaky and unconfident. Especially in some of my lowest points, I’ve been trying to come to God with my problems. But admittedly, most of the time it feels fruitless. Like I’d have a better time just trying to figure …
I got diagnosed with a lifelong autoimmune disease, ulcerative colitis, in June of 2019. I’ve been hospitalized twice since then, and I’m still struggling to get the symptoms under control. For the past few months, I’ve been on a heavy dose of corticosteroids to alleviate my symptoms, which unfortunately don’t make me super buff, but …
I still remember the first few Facebook posts I wrote in my darkest times. Posts of raw vulnerability; ones that shed light on the demons in my life. They were liberating, and I vividly remember the praise, the likes, the feedback, the encouragement – it all empowered me to share more. I had to be …
What is the modern day Christian known for? I’d like to believe it is by the Fruits of the Spirit™ like patience, goodness, peace and love. But maybe in reality, Christians are known more for their opposition to certain issues. Those people who rally at abortion clinics and who refuse to bake cupcakes for LGBTQ+. …
I’ve often identified as someone with a permanent pair of rose colored glasses. I would pride myself on the ability to see the best in people. I chose to see the world for what it could be, and refused to see it for what it actually was. I thought that deliberate naivety was a strength. …
“Just start.” “…But how?” I’m the kind of person that needs to have a plan for everything. My wife tells me that it’s a problem that I see things too much like a business sometimes. And turns out my best friend has similar sentiments. Although his was worded more like, “bro… you forgot how to …