Author Archives: SJ

On dating after 40…

Posted on June 15, 2021 by SJ

I am 41 year old divorcee, have a great job, live comfortably, and after nearly a decade of living on my own… am very hesitant to compromise that. That does not mean I will not compromise, but generally speaking I … Continue reading →

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Blessed.

Posted on June 9, 2021 by SJ

Caught this video a week or two back, and it genuinely spoke to my own frustrations with the modern Christian church. The director of “The Chosen” is responding to criticism over the idea of Mary Magdalene backsliding into sin after … Continue reading →

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The Truth is Out There – Faith, not Fear.

Posted on May 20, 2021 by SJ

When I was in kindergarten, we had a winter project where we would make a display, and the teacher would then spray it with this aerosol “fake snow” for added effect. Something he said stuck with me – 36 years … Continue reading →

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And by His stripes, we are healed.

Posted on March 30, 2021 by SJ

From birth to death, life is about transition and growth. But life is as finite as the eternity which awaits us as followers of Christ is infinite. Two years ago this April a grand change took place when I rose … Continue reading →

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Justice League – Zakk Snyder Cut

Posted on March 20, 2021 by SJ

When I first heard that Joss Whedon was taking over 1997’s Justice League in light of a family tragedy with Zakk Snyder, I was a little excited. He’d done good things with the MCU, and after Batman V Superman (which … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 5:11-14

Posted on March 7, 2021 by SJ

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is a shame even to speak of the things that they do in secret; but when anything is exposed by the light it becomes visible, … Continue reading →

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Philippians 1:12-14 NIV

Posted on March 7, 2021 by SJ

Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I … Continue reading →

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Farewell, Rush.

Posted on February 18, 2021 by SJ

17 He who speaks truth declares righteousness,But a false witness, deceit.18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,But the tongue of the wise promotes health.19 The truthful lip shall be established forever,But a lying tongue is but for a moment. Proverbs 12:17-19 I started to … Continue reading →

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I Made a Thing – RetroPie

Posted on February 13, 2021 by SJ

Behold, my Rapsberry Pi 4 running RetroPie. Raspberry Pi has been around for nearly 10 years now. It’s a tiny computer the size of a business card. This one is quad core, 8GB of RAM, USB 3.0, HDMI, and 64GB … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah 6:16

Posted on February 10, 2021 by SJ

Thus says the Lord : “Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not … Continue reading →

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