Day One Hundred Forty-Seven of 365 – Things That Bug Me: Misogyny
I love, honor and respect women. I always have! I believe that if women ruled the world, we would live more peacefully; work more productively; govern more reasonably; learn more completely. Now I am not naive enough to believe that all women are cut from the cloth that would produce such lofty outcomes as listed […]
Day One Hundred Forty-Six of 365 – Things That Bug Me: Arrogance
Here I am on day 146 of my 365 day personal writing challenge. For the past several posts, I’ve focused on writing about the Confessions of a Recovering Bapticostal. When yesterday rolled around, I knew it was time for a respite from those confessions. I discovered that I have a few more things to process […]
Day One Hundred Thirty-Five of 365 – Confessions of a Recovering Bapticostal: The Strength of the Willow
The storms of life! We’ve all faced a few in our time. If you have yet to face one, stick around! Your time is coming! None of us are immune. No “storms of life” vaccine exists. Growing up, I was keenly aware that there was a preferred way to face life difficulties. At least in the […]
Day One Hundred Thirty-Four of 365 – Confessions of a Recovering Bapticostal: Solutions to Problems!
Solutions to Problems! That’s what modern day Christian Faith promises! We all have ’em (problems that is) and, believe it or not, we have solutions to those problems as well. Many proponents of modern Christianity tout the Faith as some sort of magic show. Some sort of mystical pathway to problem-free living. When a person […]
Day One Hundred Thirty-Three of 365 – Confessions of a Recovering Bapticostal: When Righteousness is Just a Jacket!
Joseph (of Old Testament fame) possessed a “technicolor dream coat” which he wore as a Robe of Righteousness. Elijah (also of Old Testament fame) possessed a mantle that somehow embodied a representation of Righteousness. Garments of various types have been associated with Righteousness in multiple religious groups around the world. The thing about coats and mantles […]
Day One Hundred Twenty-Five of 365 – Confessions of a Recovering Bapticostal: A Lesson From the Princess Bride
Author’s note: This post is yet another snippet from a manuscript in the works that will eventually become a book. I hope you enjoy! Back in the mid-80’s, a movie came out that quickly became a family favorite! So popular was this movie that it morphed into a cult classic that continues to grab fans […]
Day One Hundred Twenty-Four of 365 – Confessions of a Recovering Bapticostal – Tornadoes, Emptiness and the Beginnings of Sensitivity
Author’s note: This post is taken from a manuscript in progress that more fully outlines my journey as a Recovering Bapticostal. Although the storm of life that affected me as a nearly three-year old boy was the beginning of my path toward Spiritual sensitivity, an experience later in life (the untimely death of my first […]
Day One Hundred Twenty-Three of 365 – Confessions of a Recovering Bapticostal: Where It All Began!
I have enjoyed my personal 365 day writing challenge so much, that I have decided to write a series of posts to address my own personal journey through the maze of religiosity versus spirituality. I have already published a couple of them thus far. More will follow. Admittedly, this venture is a bit scary because […]
Day One Hundred Nineteen of 365 – Thoughts on Domestic Violence
Today on Day 119 of my 365 day personal writing challenge, I want to share a few thoughts about a subject that needs more and more attention from everyone, everywhere – Domestic Violence. I’m hopeful you will read and consider sharing. Domestic violence exists in: All socioeconomic levels All Faiths All cultures All societies More […]
Day One Hundred Eighteen of 365 – Hitting the Wall
Hitting the Wall! This simple phrase has many meanings depending on the context in which it is spoken. Hitting the Wall finds expression in our mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and relational ventures. Every single one of us hits the wall from time to time. When you hit that Proverbial Wall, what do you do? How […]