Love Beyond the Edges of Self
October 19, 2026
When Love Feels Larger Than the Self There are moments when love surprises us. Not the romantic kind so often celebrated in songs and stories,
Mark’s blog offers reflections on spirituality, identity, grief, music, healing, and the journey toward wholeness.
When Love Feels Larger Than the Self There are moments when love surprises us. Not the romantic kind so often celebrated in songs and stories,
Why So Many LGBTQ+ People Struggle With Spiritual Identity For many LGBTQ+ people, spiritual struggle is not about rejecting faith. It is about trying to
How Music Became My First Spiritual Language Before I understood theology, I understood music. Long before I could explain faith in words, music was already
The Quiet Loneliness of Trying to Belong Loneliness is not always the absence of people. Sometimes it appears in crowded rooms, family gatherings, workplaces, and
Why Authenticity Feels So Frightening at First Authenticity is often romanticized. We hear phrases like “just be yourself” as though self-expression arrives effortlessly and freedom
Growing Up Gay in a Conservative Faith Environment Growing up within a conservative faith environment shaped me deeply. Faith gave rhythm to life—community, music, worship,