Shannon MakujinaJul 9, 20233 min readThings That I'm Afraid Of“I walked through the valley of shadows, And it scared me half to death.” Josh Wilson's song "Things That I'm Afraid Of" has been playing...
Shannon MakujinaJul 9, 20234 min readBe angry, but...Recently I've been battling anger against the system I grew up in. The anger I feel is not just for me, it is for the countless victims...
Shannon MakujinaJul 5, 20231 min readVengeance is MineTonight is one of those nights where my mind is locked in a vicious cycle, replaying the fear and confusion I felt, driving home from...
Shannon MakujinaJul 5, 20233 min readTo All of Those Who Don't Think It's Their ProblemIn the book of 1 Samuel, there is a story about 2 sons of the high priest, Eli. Their names were Hophni and Phineas. The chronicler...
Shannon MakujinaJul 5, 20232 min readFree IndeedIt's such a relief to no longer be stuck in a rat race of being good and keeping rules. The endless worry about whether the music I...
Shannon MakujinaTaking Back Your Voice: Why Survivors Should Tell Their Stories"Why do you talk about it so much?" I used to hear that question, usually from detractors. "You must be bitter." "Do you know how to...
Shannon MakujinaPreach the Gospel, die, and be forgottenLast year, I subjected my roommate to watching the extended cut of all three Lord of the Rings movies. At 81 years old, Joan said she had...
Shannon MakujinaSabbath - Part TwoThe history of Sunday worship and its implications for the church The observance of Sunday worship was a gradual development, starting...