"I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." -Mahatma Gandhi I left the church behind years ago for many reasons--most of which involved the long journey of accepting the person I was and falling in love with that person. A person the church told me growing … Continue reading Christians: So Unlike Your Christ
Author: jstarwriter85
In Loving Memory
Rod Starks (February 23, 1963 - May 28, 2023) I've tried to sit down to write this out several times. Each time, I sat and stared at the picture here of you sitting on the bench with Daisy and wished that you were still sitting there with us. It's hard to believe that it's been … Continue reading In Loving Memory
Things Hidden and Things Revealed
Photo by Dima Pechurin on Unsplash One doorTwo sidesThings hiddenThings revealed One side keeps everything locked awayOne side means putting everything out for the world to seeHiding is a double edged sword that’s both familiar and lonelyComfort comes from knowing that no one else can see through the darknessBut the same darkness that feels safe … Continue reading Things Hidden and Things Revealed
Don’t Say Gay!
Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash "Don't say gay" Afraid they'll catch it--or afraid it'll be passed on to the next generation Trying to control the narrative of a story that isn't theirs to tell. Isn't theirs to live. A narrative that's unfamiliar to them. To be unfamiliar is something to be hated "You're not … Continue reading Don’t Say Gay!
Mental Health Minute: On Depression
I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy because they know what it’s like to feel absolutely worthless, and they don’t want anyone else to feel like that. Robin Williams Photo by Nik Shuliahin on Unsplash Hey, hey! Thanks for stopping by. Trying to incorporate some new types of content onto … Continue reading Mental Health Minute: On Depression
Welcome to 2022!
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash Ok, so I realize I'm about 11 days late to the party of wishing a Happy New Year, but better late than never, right? Personally, I'm wading very carefully into 2022--taking one tippy toe at a time and putting it in the water sloooooowly. We've all seen how the … Continue reading Welcome to 2022!
Review: The Remaking of Corbin Wale
Cover Image Ratings:Characters: 5/5Setting: 5/5Writing: 5/5Plot and Themes: 5/5Overall: 5/5 Quick & Dirty Review: The Remaking of Corbin Wale is a truly magical M/M Romance. It was engaging from page one, full of ups and downs that kept me glued to the page, with amazing characters that I was mesmerized by.Content Warnings for the Book: Slight mentions of Domestic Violence, PTSDRelease Date: 3/22/2018Publisher: Monster PressPage … Continue reading Review: The Remaking of Corbin Wale
Picking up the Broken Pieces
Today was a great day in history. President Joe Biden and Madame Vice President Kamala Harris, the first woman of color to ever be selected for the position, were inaugurated into their presidential positions. Likewise, Donald Trump's four-year reign of terror, lies, and hatred have come to an end. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash … Continue reading Picking up the Broken Pieces
“But it’s not natural!” – A Very Gay Argument with a Sprinkling of Science
Below is a response to a Facebook comment that I received on a post (posted in the image below) I made about same-sex marriage. I knew going into my response that it was going to be too lengthy to just make a comment out of, because it’s something that I’m passionate about. The bold, italicized … Continue reading “But it’s not natural!” – A Very Gay Argument with a Sprinkling of Science
Invasion
Photo by Fernando @cferdo on Unsplash Despite being alone, I feel crowded as if there's not enough space. The walls press in, threatening to trap me in a prison of my thoughts. Time crawls slowly through each new day, but my mind races toward a finish line that doesn't exist. They say "chill out," but I'm tired of … Continue reading Invasion
Joshua's Musings 