“Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” I came across this quote recently in response to the tragic death of Austin Metcalf—and the quiet, grace-filled response of his father, Justin Metcalf. In the face of unimaginable loss, this man has become the target of criticism—not for what he’s done, but forContinueContinue reading “The Two Graves: When Grace Is Misjudged as Weakness”
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The D-Word: Dodging or Discernment?
As long time readers have already noticed, for the past couple of weeks I haven’t posted much. I’m aware—even I have noticed my own silence in almost uncomfortable ways, and felt that familiar tug: “Shouldn’t I be posting something? Shouldn’t I be showing up more?” But as I shared in my last blog post (andContinueContinue reading “The D-Word: Dodging or Discernment?”
Authenticity Unveiled | A Continuing Discussion on Discernment: On Dependency, Communion, and Channeling
There’s a specific kind of fog that settles in when people lose their spiritual grounding but still want to sound enlightened. It gets thicker in comment sections, especially under videos like the one I recently saw of Eckhart Tolle. In the video, he’s talking about the difference between channeling and communion. And while his toneContinueContinue reading “Authenticity Unveiled | A Continuing Discussion on Discernment: On Dependency, Communion, and Channeling”
Sunday Sessions | The Danger of Borrowed Anointing
There’s something God has been pressing into my spirit today with such unmistakable weight that I can’t let it go unsaid. This is not a poetic revelation. Today’s Sunday Session is pretty straightforward compared to most of what we share and my usual writing style. This is a simple, holy warning: You cannot wear someoneContinueContinue reading “Sunday Sessions | The Danger of Borrowed Anointing”
She Raised Me Right—And I Wish I Had Treated Her Better
I wrote what follows in this post years ago, but coming across it again now—at this exact moment—feels almost divinely timed. After years of struggle, of uncertainty, of feeling like I had to beg certain people to just let me exist as I am, life is finally settling into itself in a tangible way. ForContinueContinue reading “She Raised Me Right—And I Wish I Had Treated Her Better”
Science & Spirituality | The Observer at the Center: A Journey Through Cosmos and Connection
There’s a profound resonance in the idea that the “infinite universe” has no center, yet the “observable universe” pivots around the observer—you, me, each of us standing as a singular point of perception in an endless expanse. This rings true, even in a Biblical sense, if you delve deeply enough to weave it into notContinueContinue reading “Science & Spirituality | The Observer at the Center: A Journey Through Cosmos and Connection”
Authenticity Unveiled | Beyond the Surface: The Truth About Your Spiritual Presence
In the 3D reality we inhabit, image is everything. From social media profiles to first impressions, people go to great lengths to curate how they are perceived. But while appearances can be manipulated, your energy—the essence of who you are—is something that cannot be faked. It is your spiritual face card, and in both the physical andContinueContinue reading “Authenticity Unveiled | Beyond the Surface: The Truth About Your Spiritual Presence”
The Weight of an Apology: Why Words Alone Aren’t Enough
Can an Apology Fix What is Broken? This is a question that many of us have asked ourselves at some point in our lives—whether in relationships, friendships, family conflicts, or professional settings. Can an apology alone truly fix what has been broken? The short answer is no. An apology in itself is not a magicalContinueContinue reading “The Weight of an Apology: Why Words Alone Aren’t Enough”
Letting Go of Begging: Trusting in God’s Provision
There is a deep, human longing within us all—to be chosen, to be loved, to be accepted. It’s natural. We were created for connection, for relationships, for the comfort of knowing that we belong somewhere, with someone. But too often, in our pursuit of that belonging, we make a crucial mistake: we fight for placesContinueContinue reading “Letting Go of Begging: Trusting in God’s Provision”
Walking in Integrity: Why You Were Called to Stand Out
I came across a post on X today that deeply resonated with me. It perfectly articulated something I’ve been reflecting on (and sharing with you, from other perspectives) a lot lately—how once we awaken, grow, or “level up,” we often feel like we no longer fit in. But the truth is, we aren’t meant toContinueContinue reading “Walking in Integrity: Why You Were Called to Stand Out”
The Sacred Energy Exchange: Reclaiming the Divine Power of Sex
Not long ago, we shared a post about the sacredness of sexuality and sex as an act after being so moved by the story we read about the young woman who was making a mockery of the act by attempting to gain a Guinness World Record for the number of men slept with by aContinueContinue reading “The Sacred Energy Exchange: Reclaiming the Divine Power of Sex”
Broken, But Not Destroyed: What Every Sacred Text Says About Suffering
There comes a point where suffering isn’t just something you go through—it becomes you. Where life strips away everything you thought you were, everything you thought you had, and leaves you standing in the wreckage, wondering if you were ever real to begin with. And what then? What do you do when you aren’t justContinueContinue reading “Broken, But Not Destroyed: What Every Sacred Text Says About Suffering”
Sunday Sessions | It’s a Beautiful Day
There’s a song I think we’ve all heard at least once in passing, whether on social media, in reels, or shorts: “Lord, thank you for sunshine, thank you for rain. Thank you for joy, thank you for pain. It’s a beautiful day. It’s a beautiful day.” I haven’t been on social media much lately. TheContinueContinue reading “Sunday Sessions | It’s a Beautiful Day”
Accountability & Motivation: The Internal vs. External Battle
Accountability is often seen as something external—rules, expectations, or authority figures keeping us in line. But real accountability, the kind that leads to lasting change, isn’t about fear of consequences or the need to meet someone else’s standards. It’s about self-responsibility. It’s about deciding, for yourself, that your choices matter, that your actions shape yourContinueContinue reading “Accountability & Motivation: The Internal vs. External Battle”
The Standard of Self-Respect: Why It Begins With You
Sometimes it’s not that someone is disrespecting you, but they are treating you in a way they wouldn’t treat someone they respect. (Jared Mello) Read that again. At first glance, this quote is about how people treat us—how they reveal their level of respect (or lack thereof) through their actions. But if we stop there,ContinueContinue reading “The Standard of Self-Respect: Why It Begins With You”
The Lost Art of Common Sense: Skills We Need to Reclaim
We started this series to break down the nonsensical, one-sided, imbalanced takes we see repeated over and over—ideas that make absolutely no sense yet somehow dominate mainstream conversations. These takes are almost always based on “what works for me” rather than “what works for the majority of people,” and that self-centered, shortsighted mindset is theContinueContinue reading “The Lost Art of Common Sense: Skills We Need to Reclaim”
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