What’s the first word that comes to mind when you see someone dropping litter? Last week, my partner and I saw a couple of kids dropping an empty crisp packet, as they were walking. Today, I saw a group of young kids aged about ten to twelve drop a can, which was then kicked repeatedly and then kicked into the road, only to be run over by a car. They laughed along the way, asCONTINUE READING…
There is so much money in this world, and yet so much poverty and injustice exists. I know that the problem is sin, but I’m a bit of a dreamer anywhere, so here goes. Would you prefer human competition where we strive to be the best single human being and achieve power and fame, or human equality where everyone is paid the same, everyone is grateful, there is joy and peace and no more competition?CONTINUE READING…
Have you ever experienced racism? Racism is intolerable and cruel, and so unnecessary amongst humankind, but I believe that racism stems from family brainwashing, or even religion. For example, I was a quiet kid at school. In year eight I wanted to kill myself because I was tired of the constant bullying. Why was I bullied? Because I never talked. I was a curious kid and just listened. I guess I was in a worldCONTINUE READING…
In the Psalms 56:8 in the Holy Bible, David speaks of God putting his tears in a bottle. Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? – Psalms 56:8 No doubt about it, tears are precious to God. Even in Isaiah 38:5, because of tears 15 years was added unto Hezekiah’s life. Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the Lord, the God of David thyCONTINUE READING…
Sometimes when the tears are flowing, I start to once again believe that these tears are not going to stop, but eventually they subside and the burden is less. I think the reason why crying is so shamed in our society is because we believe that once we start, it’s never going to stop. This just isn’t the case. Sometimes tears can last longer than some other episodes, but crying is healthy. Our tears reduceCONTINUE READING…
Have you ever tried the smile test? This is best done when you are feeling joyful, as the frowns or funny looks can be disheartening, but every time I’ve done the smile test on a better day (I have depression), I generally get a smile back, or encourage even a little hope in someone’s eyes, who may have felt otherwise down. The best thing about the smile test is that when you already feel upliftedCONTINUE READING…
No, we must not kill ourselves. Life is precious. I was speaking with my sister yesterday, and she asked me, “How accurate is the content on Google?” I reported that I was not sure. However, she then went on to tell me about a vulnerable young girl who went on a website where you could create your own poll, to get the opinions of others, and she asked should I kill myself? The response wasCONTINUE READING…
In this day and age, the media has their ‘eye’ on almost every adult when it comes to the abuse of children. They suspect almost everyone of grooming or abusing kids. Even some parents are suspected or even questioned of abusing their kids, just because they use discipline. I was smacked on the bottom as a child for being naughty, and I don’t think there is anything wrong with that. I wasn’t abused and ICONTINUE READING…
If you’re a Christian, have you ever come across condemning Christians who just frown or look down at you because you struggle with something that they would label a sin? Addiction is difficult. In all honesty, I don’t think anyone ever likes his or her addiction – I certainly don’t like mine. Dermatillomania makes me feel guilty, shameful, suicidal, self-hating, rejected, overwhelmed, and very few Christians, except my partner, have any real understanding. I noCONTINUE READING…
