I Was Expelled from Peterson Academy

By Dusty May Taylor Disclaimer: The following is my personal testimony, written honestly and in good faith. Our story was also investigated by The Toronto Star, you can read their report here. In August of 2024, after a painful divorce and the sudden death of my sister, I optimistically logged-in to Peterson Academy for the …

New Age & Witchcraft in the Church

Recently I was asked to go into detail regarding where I saw signs of New Age and Witchcraft infiltration or influence in Christian churches. Below is the video of my response, followed by a super in depth explanation of various examples of things we need to watch out for. Let me know if any points …

“Nefarious” – A Review

It took me three sittings to get through Nefarious, the Christian horror film recently released by Chuck Konzelman and Cary Solomon, starring Sean Patrick Flanery and Jordan Belfi. I was curious about this artistic endeavor both as someone who appreciates the power of story and as someone who grew up around demonization. If you’ve heard …

Beauty & the Truth: Keys to Overcoming Trauma (The Opposite of “Self Help”)

My soul was saved by beauty and truth. Abused, abandoned, violated and gaslit, there was nobody to help me, and “self help” was even more impossible for a child than it is for grown adults. It is possible to learn for yourself, but I don’t think it’s possible to learn from yourself. It is not …

HTI Rocks the Woods — December 2009

(Review of Into the Woods at Hamilton Theatre Incorporated. Originally published by Mayday Magazine, December 2009.) This month I took in two shows, and started with Hamilton Theatre Incorporated’s production of Into the Woods. To start with, how much do I love the Downtown Arts Centre? I am greeted by warm-hearted ladies with eyes that …

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 …