Purpose: Finding a Reason Amidst Chaos

Warning, this is a long post... What is purpose? The dictionary defines purpose as the following: purpose [ pur-puhs ] noun the reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc. an intended or desired result; end; aim; goal. determination; resoluteness. verb (used with object), pur·posed, pur·pos·ing. to set as an aim, intention, or goal … Continue reading Purpose: Finding a Reason Amidst Chaos →

2019: A Year and a Decade Gone

You are probably sick of reading these. Or maybe you're like me and curious about people and so these are actually very interesting to read. Either way, I'm not sure how many of you remember the end-of-the-year post I made for 2018, but if you want to read it, here it is: 2018 ~ A … Continue reading 2019: A Year and a Decade Gone →

Why Christmas Should Be Celebrated

Christmas among Christians is a surprisingly controversial issue. Some Christians have no scruples celebrating it while others either don't or debate about whether they should. Reasons are because Christmas replaced the pagan holiday of Saturnalia, that Christ's birth isn't supposed to be celebrated, etc. And still others celebrate Christmas without hardly thinking of the real … Continue reading Why Christmas Should Be Celebrated →

Lost Masculinity

This is posted with permission from Verity Buchanan. I have wanted to speak about this for a long time. I've held back from fear of antagonizing or hurting others. In fact, I daresay I will regret posting this. But I cannot stay silent, and so forgive me for briefly becoming as political as I … Continue reading Lost Masculinity →

Little Things

In the busyness of life, we often miss out on the little things. Or, we're so busy looking at the little things that we miss out on the big picture. After all, it's the small, tiny brushstrokes that make the whole painting. We're so busy rushing from one thing to the next that we miss … Continue reading Little Things →

Finding Out the Whole Counsel of God

As many of you know, last week I was at my denomination's annual church camp. It was tons of fun and also some not so fun stuff, but that's not the point. It was great to see all my friends again and be with them and I miss them all like crazy. However, that's not … Continue reading Finding Out the Whole Counsel of God →

He’s Making Diamonds Review & Interview with Author

Hey everyone! This week I am very privileged to have the opportunity to review a book published by a friend of mine, Sarah Willoughby, and also to have interviewed her for this post! Without further ado, ladies and gents, may I present He's Making Diamonds. As some of you may or may not know, I was … Continue reading He’s Making Diamonds Review & Interview with Author →

d e f i n e d

A few months ago I did a post about identity. Not sure how many of you read it, but in case you missed it, click here to read it. Inspired by impromptu speeches my friends had made at a speech and debate tournament, I took the same prompt and wrote a speech of my own--talking about the … Continue reading d e f i n e d →