religious dogma

2020, Communication, Death, Disease, Emotional Health, Fear, Grief, Health, Life, Mental Health, Self-Help, Support Others, Religion

Reject Religious Dogma: Faith and Fear Can Co-Exist Together

I’m just… I’m like, come on God.

Can you please get your people??? Especially the ones who keep admonishing folks who are afraid. I don’t mean GET THEM. I mean get them. Can you let this virus kill religious dogma? We could start there. These religious folks are I R R A T A T I N G and dangerous. Confessing fear is indicative of a lack of faith? God’s got you. So, you can still be in these streets? *face palm*

I cannot be afraid and have faith??? I do not want that religion.

The bible says God is my strength and refuge. He is my hiding place and my shield. When do people hide? If I am not allowed to be afraid, if I have risen above every adversity; why do I need strength, refuge, a shield or a hiding place? Why do I need God? All this religious dogma and hierarchy amongst human beings has folks either lying or denying the fullness of this emotional and mental experience in an effort to appear more closely connected to God.

The truth is, God has given us a place to hide in Him.

Man… Y’all not even using God right.

2018, Communication, Courage, Fear, Identity, Life, Love, Marriage, Relationships, Self-Help

Your Marriage Isn't Failing; You Are.

Someone is having a difficult time in their marriage right now.  You are feeling angry, sad and resentful. You’re wondering if you made a mistake. Especially if you’re a newlywed. You’re sitting in your car or half working at your job trying to figure out how you arrived in your present space. Contemplating if it’s even worth the effort.  You’re more like roommates than husband and wife maybe worse because you barely even speak to each other. The “D” word keeps coming up and you wonder if one day you’re gonna come home to find your mate has given up first.

Right now your heart is breaking more and more with thoughts regarding your expectations for your marriage and the reality of your marriage. When you were dating, your spouse was the best thing since sliced bread. Now he's just moldy yeast because even the best bread doesn’t stay fresh forever.