by John Smid | Jul 4, 2018 | J and L Furniture, J and L Repurposing Projects, Settees and Benches
This week, I took an antique headboard and footboard and repurposed it into a settee. After cleaning it, I took the footboard and cut it into two pieces, 18” deep. After doing that, I placed the two pieces next to the headboard perpendicularly. I measured the...
by John Smid | Sep 11, 2017 | Church and Religion, John's Current Blog
Ugh, I just googled “prayer” and began looking through the images. It’s exasperating. The whole concept of “prayer” has always been challenging for me. I’ve never fully grasped the whys and wherefores of prayer. I’ve heard all of the reasoning one...
by John Smid | Jun 23, 2017 | ExExGay - Conversion Therapy, John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Parents, LGBTQ Related Content, Love In Action
I’m happy to announce that Boy Erased will soon become a full feature film! A year ago a new book was released called “Boy Erased.” It’s a memoire written by Garrard Conley. The basic premise of the story stems from Garrard’s childhood being one where he...
by John Smid | Jun 13, 2017 | ExExGay - Conversion Therapy, John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Related Content
Religion. For some it’s a resting place. For others it’s a structure to maintain security. For many, it’s a roller coaster of life experience. But for far too many, its bondage. The love this mom has for her son is evident. She has loved him for his entire lifetime...
by John Smid | May 23, 2017 | ExExGay - Conversion Therapy, John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Related Content, Love In Action
13 years ago a young 19 year old man came into a program I was leading called “Love In Action.” He was bright, intelligent, and seemingly lost inside himself. He came with his mom as companion for our two week “non-residential” program with the intention...
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