My life’s purpose
In order for your brain to accept its reality, must it also imagine a fantasy? Every morning when you wake up, you make a choice: you can either say, “This is the day the Lord has made,” or curse god … Continue reading My life’s purpose
Consolation needed, nothing else
I’m living inside the wreckage of who I thought I’d be—a life I loved, gone; a map burned before me.Struggle folds over pain; each breath a steep ascend.Gratitude lingers here, stitched with a jagged seam,but not all hands that reached … Continue reading Consolation needed, nothing else
One More Time: How People become Addicted to the Chase
Even thoughI have suffered from hangovers hundreds of times,I always end up telling myself in the morning:“I will never ever binge again.”Because the pain is unbearable! But in the evening, when I start feeling melancholy,I conveniently forget the promise I … Continue reading One More Time: How People become Addicted to the Chase
The Dance of Desire: Understanding ADHD in Women
In our fast-paced world where willpower reigns,Chasing fleeting moments—dopamine’s chains.Attributing strength to a bed still unmaded,Like claiming bright eyes from effort displayed. “Work hard,” you say, “and your blue eyes will shine,”Ignoring the truth of your natural design.For duty to … Continue reading The Dance of Desire: Understanding ADHD in Women
America was built on Faith
The Bible is why we have morals.Our morals are why we have a constitution.Our constitution is why we have a democracy.Our democracy is why we’re still free. But if we turn our backs on the Bible,if we abandon our morals,if … Continue reading America was built on Faith
Internet Codependency
I’m sinking deeper,Into the virtual world. What am I going to do,When the lights go out?What am I going to do,When I can’t move about?What am I going to do,When all is in doubt? What am I going to do,When … Continue reading Internet Codependency
Smooth Talker or Fake Walker: The Anatomy of a Rap Song
Yo, listen up, the teacher’s got a lesson to drop,’Bout how to speak loud, how to make it nonstop,Men, when you say, “I’m just being honest,” think again,’Cause women hear more than just words, my friend. See, honesty’s cool, but … Continue reading Smooth Talker or Fake Walker: The Anatomy of a Rap Song
Faith and Protection Come at a Cost: Religious Writings with Q&A
The church offers you a piece of heaven,The state offers you peace on earth.The church demands tithes for salvation,The government demands taxes for protection. If you don’t tithe,The church damns you to hell.If you don’t pay your taxes,The government condemns … Continue reading Faith and Protection Come at a Cost: Religious Writings with Q&A
A Christmas Devotional
Morning of Missed Prayers You wake to the alarm, hit snooze, and can’t remember the angels who stood by you the night before. It’s time to pray—something you have done so many times—but your phone reports only four hours of … Continue reading A Christmas Devotional
Organized Religion’s Predatory Tactics that keep Believers in Fear
I’m afraid of dying,and because I don’t know where I’m going,I give tithes to an evangelical church—that covenants with me—that I won’t burn,if I pay my own way—to go to heaven. I’m afraid of dying,and because I don’t know when … Continue reading Organized Religion’s Predatory Tactics that keep Believers in Fear
A Poor Man Calls Out to His Maker; a Rich Man Doesn’t Have To, Because He’s a Self-Made Man: Personal Growth Book
In shadows cast by towers, he stands,A human dreaming of distant lands.He sees the riches, the shining height,And wonders how to find his own light. He seeks meaning, a purpose true,A sense of connection, honest and new.Yet in his quest, … Continue reading A Poor Man Calls Out to His Maker; a Rich Man Doesn’t Have To, Because He’s a Self-Made Man: Personal Growth Book
A Poor Man Calls Out to His Creator; a Rich Man Believes He Doesn’t Have To, Because He’s a Self-Made Man: Reference Book
In shadows cast by towers, he stands,A poor man dreaming of distant lands.He sees the riches, the shining height,And feels his reach is lost by night. He seeks for meaning, for truth divine,A Savior’s smile—his hope, his sign.Yet in his … Continue reading A Poor Man Calls Out to His Creator; a Rich Man Believes He Doesn’t Have To, Because He’s a Self-Made Man: Reference Book
