Well, of course, I have the right to pursue happiness as per the Constitution. The idea that individuals have the right to seek happiness is often considered a fundamental human right. Different cultures, philosophical traditions, and legal systems recognize the importance of personal well-being and the pursuit of happiness. However, it’s important to note that… Read More Do I have a right to be happy?
“Allowing attachments to people/things create a compulsive addiction in us to be controlling. This “control” (fueled by fear of loss) fools us into a false sense of security and love.” ― Gary Hopkins “Is it real or is it Memorex?” was a popular advertising slogan from the early 80s – some 43 years ago – for… Read More Am I Fake?
Today’s a big day for me in my ministry. Today is the day that I decided to lead and teach and preach according to my theology. In my theology there is no conflict in my theology I believe very much did the Lord teaches us about inclusion not exclusion. I’m afraid that it seems like… Read More Recovering Evangelical
I am different. It is difficult to think back on life and determine when I knew I was different. I wonder when it began where I tried to develop my David personality. I recall watching TV shows and movies and meeting people and saying, that’s the personae I will emulate. I remember always looking to… Read More My Story Only I Can Tell
My journey towards embracing my identity as a queer pastor has been a difficult one, marked by internal conflicts, external pressures, and profound spiritual questioning. The difficulties I have faced have been both deeply personal and intrinsically tied to my role as a spiritual leader. Needless to say, the challenges I’ve encountered while coming out… Read More Coming Out in Faith
Self-love, a concept that I once dismissed as cliché or even self-indulgent, has recently taken on a newfound importance in my life. It’s a journey that has transformed the way I see myself, the way I relate to others, and how I navigate the world. In the past, I often placed the needs and expectations… Read More My Journey to Discover My Worth
With the help of a therapist, I have discovered that living as a closeted transgender individual has caused me to experience codependency in various ways. It’s important to note that not all closeted transgender individuals experience codependency, but there are common factors and dynamics that can contribute to this correlation, which can be experienced by… Read More Codependancy Tendencies
I had the most amazing grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup for dinner tonight. It was just me for dinner, so I wanted something simple. After an awful couple of weeks filled with betrayal, illness, and broken relationships, this was precisely the comfort food I needed. I realized that there are some things that remind… Read More Old Dying to Live NEW
Disappointment is a feeling of jumping in a pool upside down when you are expecting to do the breaststroke. Misplaced expectations might be the root cause of disappointments suggesting that we each have every ability to deal with life setbacks that result in disappointment. Disappointment is a complex emotional state characterized by feelings of sadness,… Read More The Upside-down World of Disappointment
What will this day be like? I wonder What will my future be? I wonder It could be so exciting To be out in the world To be free My heart should be wildly rejoicing Oh, what’s the matter with me? I can hear Julie Andrews singing Richard Rogers’ lyrics from a beautiful song called… Read More Tomorrow
Driving down I-95 this past Saturday, I sat quietly praying to God how I would handle some toxic relationships in my life. Post-pandemic, many are feeling their emotions and looking to blame another for whatever ails them. As a pastor, I am feeling not only my congregation’s anxieties, but have been processing my own as… Read More Be True
In a small town, there lived a soul unseen, A tale of transformation, a journey unseen. David was a name that never quite fit right, Yearning to break free, to step into the light. _ A whisper in the heart, a truth yet untold, She emerged, brave and bold. With every step taken, with a… Read More She
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