Journey/Adventures in NYC

I’m sorry.  I’m sorry for how the  religion of my childhood  has affected you. I’m sorry for at one point being the one who made you feel worthless and alone. I’m sorry that people who claim Christ are reveling in evil, that their hearts are so closed off that they will not see the harm they do.  I’m sorry for a president who is a bully and a man child. Someone who only cares about himself, and control. I’m sorry that people who taught me to love others and Jesus with my whole heart tell you you are going to burn in hell for eternity for not believing exactly like them. How dare they claim to know who God does and does not accept.  I’m sorry for a Bible that was pieced together by men who claimed they knew the mind of Christ without leading with love. I’m sorry for the misinterpretations that have led to death, destruction, control, hatred, fear, spiritual torture, segregation, and just pure evil. A “Christianity” that has always been a dark part of American his...

         They are trying to shut down our voices. I know it sounds very conspiracy theorist--and I wouldn't believe it myself except for the fact that Trump is trying to shut down anything and anyone who may speak up against him. It's a dictatorship and I would not be surprised if Marshall law was his next plan of attack.-- Instagram no longer allows you to go live unless your profile is A.) Public and B.) Has more that 1k Followers. I have been using Facebook for my live feed rants nut they have also (as a part of Meta) made it so live videos only last for 30 days and are deleted after that time. So here is the video I recorded today. ****Disclaimer: I mispoke, it was the Rio Grande, not the San Andreas Fault. Stay safe my friends, Never stop speaking up! They want us silent. Jonathan

I would like to speak to the fact that they want you to believe we are inherently evil or “sinful” as they like to use, and that “most” won’t pass a particular “Christian” post on because they “haven’t found the saving grace of Jesus” …etc…more therapy…  {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Being on the other side of things now I see so much joy and beauty in EVERYONE and not just the select few that happen to go to the church I attend. I believe we are inherently good, the world makes us evil and hard and sometimes our churches are the ones that do that. No matter what your life story is, it’s never too late to turn it around and bring Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control into your life.  Another thing I will add to this is; I do not believe now is the time to be patient and self controlled in regard to matters that are happening in our country against other human beings. I know people who will use this and...

Get Ready for a Rant...     I have really struggled lately with not speaking up on social media about the hatred and bigotry I see in people I know who claim Christ. I realize that a lot of this is not intentional and not meant in a negative way, but when I see people vote for such a selfish, ignorant, hate-filled president, I think, "How do I in good conscience not tell them they are wrong? How do I not say anything when it is so apparent?" The fire to "fix" the person flares up in me. This is something God is working on in me, He is teaching me when to say something, and when to be quiet.     First of all, I am a number 2 on the enneagram, which means I am "the Helper," I put others before myself TO A FAULT (And this is not being said to say "hey, look at me, I am a great person, wohoo, but to state a point." ) I can't tell you how many times in the last 29 years I have burnt myself out (like I have burnt many a fried chicken on my skillet,...

   I'm working for two different sides of the coin right now, on one side I have my completely accepting franchises that I've worked for, and the polar opposite (corporate)--Who a ton of LGBTQ friends and even dates have asked me how I work for them. On the other I have #Starbucks, a company that a lot of Christians see as going against the Bible...whether that's their Christmas cups, (I'm sorry, that one is comical to me.) or the fact that the company on a whole is completely accepting of the LGBTQ community. I want to go into why I work for CFA at this point.    I realize not a lot of Christians know that there are LGBTQ workers at CFA; but there are. And I'm proud to be a part of that minority. I want to go into why I continue to work for CFA after about 5+ years...(give or take a few breaks between the three locations I've worked at.) 1.) The People/Culture of People-We have some really good workers and just all around good people. I've seen this at all ...