Billy Pilgrim, PTSD, and the art of time travel

July 26, 2017 ~ literaryprincess3 ~ Leave a comment

"Those were vile people in both those cities, as is well known. The world was better off without them. And Lot's wife, of course, was told not to look back where all those people and their homes had been. But she did look back, and I love her for that, because it was so human. So … Continue reading Billy Pilgrim, PTSD, and the art of time travel

A return to Wittenberg

August 8, 2016August 13, 2016 ~ literaryprincess3 ~ Leave a comment

Queen Gertrude: Let not thy mother lose her prayers, Hamlet. I pray thee stay with us, go not to Wittenberg. Hamlet: I shall in all my best obey you, madam. ~William Shakespeare For the last few days, a line from the movie Abraham Lincoln:Vampire Hunter has been haunting me. As Adam is trying to convince … Continue reading A return to Wittenberg

Confronting the demons of the past…Part V

July 28, 2016July 29, 2016 ~ literaryprincess3 ~ Leave a comment

“Dear Friends, do not believe every spirit, but Test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have Gone out into the world.” ~1 John 4:1, English Standard Version This journey toward Christ has not been an easy one. It has been filled with pitfalls, dark back alleys, and abandoned … Continue reading Confronting the demons of the past…Part V

Confronting the demons of the past…Part IV

July 22, 2016July 22, 2016 ~ literaryprincess3 ~ 2 Comments

“Ay, ay, God help me…but will he help me- Will he help me? Pray to Him -pray in a humble and trusting spirit.” ~Sheridan Le Fanu Today has been an emotionally trying day. For the last several weeks I have felt the symptoms of the carcinoid cancer slowly coming back. I was afforded a few … Continue reading Confronting the demons of the past…Part IV

Explaining the seemingly unexplainable

July 20, 2016July 21, 2016 ~ literaryprincess3 ~ Leave a comment

NOTE This is a work of fiction, and the people in it are fictitious. The ghosts are real. ~Nathaniel Benchley There are some events in life that are just beyond explanation. There seems to be absolutely no rhyme or reason for the occurrence, yet, there it is, unfolding for all to see. The problem is … Continue reading Explaining the seemingly unexplainable

Confronting the demons of the past…Part III

July 18, 2016July 20, 2016 ~ literaryprincess3 ~ Leave a comment

Do not quench the Spirit. ~I Thessalonians 5:19, English Standard Version The first hurdle that I needed to jump for the light to truly transform me was to believe that God could actually defeat my enemy. I know that sounds a bit silly, especially for a professed believer in Christ, but I had spent so … Continue reading Confronting the demons of the past…Part III

Confronting the demons of the past…Part II

July 13, 2016July 18, 2016 ~ literaryprincess3 ~ Leave a comment

“But if anyone walks in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him.” ~John 11:10, English Standard Version “I need you to do some homework before our next meeting,” the counselor told me, “Write down everything that you can remember and bring it with you so we can discuss it.” Write down … Continue reading Confronting the demons of the past…Part II

The Gothic, a short video

July 12, 2016July 12, 2016 ~ literaryprincess3 ~ Leave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNohDegnaOQ I stumbled upon this video while doing some research on the elements of gothic literature and it gives a great overview of the basic gothic motifs. A wonderful introduction to the genre for those who are not too familiar with its origins and history. Enjoy!

Useful Resources for Battling Oppression

July 9, 2016August 14, 2016 ~ literaryprincess3 ~ Leave a comment

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. ~Galatians 6:1-2 When I was working through the bondage caused by the … Continue reading Useful Resources for Battling Oppression

Confronting the demons of the past…Part I

July 9, 2016July 9, 2016 ~ literaryprincess3 ~ Leave a comment

“One day I’ll face the hell inside me, Someday I’ll accept what I’ve done, Sometime I’ll leave the past behind me, For now I accept who I’ve become.” ~Five Finger Death Punch I can remember the pain like it was yesterday. Standing in front of the mirror, staring blankly at my reflection I could hear … Continue reading Confronting the demons of the past…Part I