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Two Dinners and a Gospel-Singing Camel
Today brought a clear head, a raspy voice, and the possibility of two dinners in one night—proof that fellowship comes in many forms. Between bronchitis, translation experiments, and a gospel-singing camel, midweek life feels wonderfully unpredictable and full of grace. Read More
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A Gentle Change of Direction
I’m grateful for my former church, but I’ve found a new place that welcomes my whole self. After visiting several congregations, I discovered a church where I can grow, serve, and connect deeply with my community. Read More
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Shunning
Shunning isolates individuals, forcing them into emotional exile for simply questioning or leaving the faith. It creates lasting trauma, severing connections with loved ones and stripping away personal autonomy. Despite claiming to uphold moral values, the practice undermines genuine compassion, often leaving deep scars that persist for years. Read More
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Puzzles, Ribbons, Faith, and History
Many happenings: Ribbon cutting, Freemasons, Robbie Burns, Braille, Cancer Free Sister, Faith, Laser Puzzles, Tokens for hot meals, Street Organ, Research, Digitization of Historical Records, Rural Broadband, and Samuels Public Library. Read More
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Maker, Personality, Faith, and Library
A recap over the past two weeks of setting up a maker space workshop, finding old photos, digitizing a school play, transcribing old documents, core memory, selling a vehicle, making braille letters, getting a phd, reflecting on childhood faith, and latest developments at the library. Read More
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Reflections on Faith, Music, and New Beginnings
In this post, I reflect on the contrasting experiences between the religion I grew up with and the church I attend today. I also share updates on my piano journey with Simply Piano, ongoing battery issues with my iPhone Xs Max, my recent Royal Arch Mason initiation, and developments at the library. Read More
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A Journey of Faith, Conflict, and Understanding
A local library faces pressure from anti-LGBTQ+ activists, including influential politicians, to remove LGBTQ+ content under the guise of “family values” and “age-appropriate” material. Despite legal protections, they aim to replace the library board and erase LGBTQ+ representation. This situation raises deeper questions about acceptance, values, and the true definition of community. Read More