Salt of the World and The Spice of Life

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  • April 5, 2022

    The Unintended Effects of a Well-intentioned Address

    Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints hateful towards LGBT+ individuals? This REALLY depends on who you ask though many will say no yet, complete actions that clearly state otherwise. Why do I choose to stay an active member? Of recent, I have really begun to question this myself so I hope today’s…

  • March 28, 2022

    I’m Not Ready, but I Go Anyway

    What makes a mission so important? Serving a mission for the Church to everyone is a big deal. Many of us grow up with people talking about how we will serve a mission someday, where we might be called, how important it is for us to serve. But, honestly…serving a mission was, isn’t and, as…

  • March 22, 2022

    A Page of Life Turned That She Wanted Left Alone

    What makes serving a mission so special? There is not really an answer that will satisfy everyone for anyone who serves, does so for their own reasons. Though I would have to say the simple answer would be blessings. Did I feel that serving a mission would help me or cure me? Help me, yes,…

  • March 15, 2022

    Temple Walk with a Pot Head

    Why do I go on Temple walks? At this time, not only was I good with keeping my feelings suppressed, I was really trying my hardest to keep my focus on my goals at the time What are my goals at this time? Being at the age now where I could serve a mission I…

  • March 8, 2022

    Handsy – From Friend to Borderline Psycho

    When should one begin to date another? When to begin to date someone…officially being an item…is something that BOTH parties should agree to Am I bisexual? I had my doubts…though I am not. Should one explore their sexuality? That decision is all up to the individual. Miss Handsy is a persistent individual. She was not…

  • March 1, 2022

    A Look-a-Like and My Front Pockets

    Is college really as it is portrayed in the media? Hell no! Was being in the closet at college hard? First year…I would say no and you’ll read why. As we have been able to conclude in prior posts, by now I have been suppressing my attraction to other men for a few years now,…

  • February 22, 2022

    When Policy Pushed Me Down the Stairs

    How often does the church change policies? To be completely honest the frequency of policy changes in church are never consistent and sometimes are not that big. Are policy changes quick to happen? Most certainly not! Though it can seem that way. Church leaders spend a lot of time in deliberation of church policies. Did…

  • February 15, 2022

    A God to Be Feared, or a God of Love?

    Is high school overrated? I would like to say that it is not Should you allow peer pressure to determine when you come out? Nope! Do I have regrets about high school? Honestly, I do not think there is much that I would regret. I was still not fully aware of who I was and…

  • February 8, 2022

    I Am No Stranger to Feeling Worthless

    Am I truly worthless? NO! Does the opinion of others truly matter in regards to my individual worth? NO! Can someone you love, who also loves you, hurt you and not know it? YES! Is someone who is seen by others as sheltered, also innocent? NO! My first experience when I truly felt worthless is a time that I…

  • February 1, 2022

    Let Us Begin

    If you begin reading, please read to the end. Know that I love you all. Some things that I would like everyone to understand: – Someone’s coming out moment is a moment full of more emotion than most can express. For some it is scary, others it is no big deal. It is something that…

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