Visions of the Dead – Part 2

by Dusty May Taylor Last week we looked at a common question I receive, which is “Has my deceased loved one visited me in a dream/vision?” To summarize, we found that scripture states the deceased can’t reach the living and can’t return for unfinished business. However, we know they are frequently used symbols or representations …

Visions of the Dead – Part 1

by Dusty May Taylor Recently I was asked about the legitimacy of visits from deceased loved ones in dreams and visions (both what we see in our inner eye, and visions that appear real). I’ve got opinions, but I wanted to take the question seriously and really learn. So I went on a research journey! …

“Unplanned” — a Canadian’s off-the-cuff review

Since Ottawa might only get a one-week screening of “Unplanned,” the autobiographical story of former Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby Johnson, I figured I better show up. I caught a 1:45pm showing today after rock climbing, expecting that on a Wednesday it would be relatively empty. It was close to sold out. A glance at …

On Love and Eating — November 2009

(Originally published by Mayday Magazine, November 2009) After the month of October being largely devoted to selfishness and deceit (trick or treat!), it was a breath of fresh air for me to sit back and think about relationships. Almost everyone cherishes them, and longs for them. The kind of relationships that make you sit back …

…And Rehabilitation — February 22 2010 Pt. 2

In other news, I just did my first shift volunteering at a youth shelter. What a humbling educational experience this is shaping up to be, already! I entered the building (tall and brick with graffiti and steel railings leading up the steps) in time for breakfast with the street-involved youth, and got to hear their …