The poem explores themes of exclusion, facade, and self-worth. The speaker reflects on unreciprocated love and the painful realization of being overlooked. It conveys a yearning for belonging and highlights the dichotomy between appearances and reality. Ultimately, the speaker resolves to find peace by embracing self-acceptance and leaving behind the illusions of the past.
If our primary identity is rooted in Christ, then our political label must remain secondary—
a tool to be used, not an identity to be defended.
The post reflects deep concern over the disconnect between professed Christian values and the actions of some believers, particularly in the context of political power and hate. It urges a return to core teachings of love, humility, and compassion, criticizing Christian nationalism for distorting Christ’s image and advocating for a renewed commitment to embodying true Christian principles.
What if partisanship is being used as an engineered tool? Why do we trust political leaders blindly but reject data and experts?
I may make people upset with this post, but I wanted to share thoughts I’ve had all year that were made clear at a conference I attended this week about … Continue reading When the Love of Money Undermines Health
If the fruit of your beliefs is the harm of others, maybe it’s time to re-evaluate.
If the way we live our lives doesn’t reflect the good fruit, but instead bears the bad, then we are not following the teachings of Jesus.
And if the leaders we follow and the ideas we believe in don’t bear good fruit, it’s time to reconsider.
This week has been a lot. This year has, too. It’s been too much. We’re seeing levels of division that haven’t been seen in decades, and there’s only one way … Continue reading It’s Up to Us
September is both Newborn Screening Awareness Month and Leukodystrophy Awareness Month. I had the privilege of writing two guest posts this year, instead of using my own blog and social media accounts to help reach a new audience.
It was an honor to speak to the new class of graduate students in the Speech-Language Pathology Program at Lebanon Valley College today. This is the first time I have … Continue reading Each Chapter Shapes the Next
Years ago, I discovered the Forward Party and knew it was the place I most belonged. Tonight, I had the privilege of being featured as a speaker for the Forward … Continue reading Remarks to the Forward Party National Women’s Committee
Even So, Joy 