It’s tough being a single Christian today. Not only are you commanded to deny yourself in a world where doing so seems outrageous, but you also have to traverse an increasingly harsh dating landscape, and face discrimination from church leaders who treat marriage like it’s as important as salvation itself. Modern talk … [Read more...]
Christians Dating Non-Christians: 7 Reasons It Won’t Work
“Should a Christian date a non-Christian?” That’s actually a very common question. Attraction isn’t bound by personal convictions or theology, so the question predictably arises about following through on such strong urges. As you can tell by the title here though, neither I nor the Bible say “yes”. I unfortunately … [Read more...]
Being a Late Bloomer Stinks—Why You Should Still Own It
Are you a late bloomer? To clarify, I’m not asking if you hit puberty late or if it took forever to see your last growth spurt. I mean in regards to life. A late bloomer is someone whose talents, personal growth, or achievements aren’t realized—or at least, aren’t apparent—until later than we expect. The 30-year-old … [Read more...]
The Place You Belong
“Where are you from?” To many, that question is an innocent inquiry of your past. People want to learn more about where you lived so they can get to know you. And as soon as you respond with a city, state, or country, they'll learn a lot more than the answer you give. A simple location gives presumptions of your social … [Read more...]
How (And When) to Stop Caring What People Think of You
I opened my email after dinner yesterday and saw the following message: “[Blank] you!” I couldn’t contain my laughter afterwards. Seeing that message would have hurt me 15 years ago, but I’ve since learned how to stop caring what people think. Apparently, this is a highly desirable and uncommon skill, so I’ll show you … [Read more...]
Beware of Borderline Personality Disorder: My BPD Story
Note: This post is a warning about an undiagnosed case of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and the real danger it can cause in a relationship. It is not intended to spread hate towards people with the illness. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with BPD and are aware of the challenges it presents, I will … [Read more...]
How to Not Be a Cringy Christian: 4 Tips to Be Respected
Have you ever felt ashamed of someone you love? Of course you have. Everyone has. Spend enough time around even the most appealing of people and you’re bound to catch them make a not-so-flattering slip. I’m sure the people who garner the most respect from you though, are the ones who keep those “misses” to a minimum. … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why You Need a Short Memory (Plus, How to Develop One in 2 Simple Steps)
What’s the last performance-related success you’re most proud of? Is it the month’s long project you finally closed at work? Is it recognition you received from your peers? Perhaps you reached a personal goal in a hobby on the side? Whatever it is, think about the pressure lifted off your shoulders in that moment, the … [Read more...]
Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard: A Win for All Abused Men
“This chick has BPD.” It only took 15 minutes of watching Amber Heard’s testimony for me to see she had a personality disorder. I had no idea the trial between Heard and Johnny Depp would be livestreamed, so I didn’t tune in to the popular case until Heard’s team began their defense. Once I heard Amber speak, however, I … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why I’m Glad I Was Overweight, Had Acne, and Fought for My Mental Health at a Young Age
A younger me would be disgusted right now. “GLAAAD?! What do you mean glad?! Glad as in ‘happy’?! Glad as in ‘thankful’?! You sir, are out of your mind!!!” That’s probably how he’d respond. To be honest, I had a hard time writing that headline even now, but the fact is, it’s true. There’s no way I'd be the person I am … [Read more...]
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