Jessica Bluemke grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and graduated from Ball State University in 2008 with a BA in Literature. She currently works as a writer and resides on the North side of Chicago.
Need a giggle? Check out this 2009 video from YoungCatholicMinute.com: Adam is shoving some foodstuffs into the washing machine. Guy B: Adam! What are you doing? A: I’m trying to wash my groceries, but I think it’s broken! B: Yeah, because you put your groceries in you wa– A: Don’t you try tell me how to use my washing machine! It’s mine. What do you know, anyways? B: Well, the repairman told me– A: Oh the repairman! He’s nothing special…. Read more
This presidential election may just turn into a three-horse race. You thought we were just down to Barry and Mittens? Oh no, friend. Not if Bill Keller and his site VotingForJesus.com have anything to say about it! They’re “taking a stand and say[ing] ‘no’ to Satan this November!!!” Don’t believe them? How could you not? They have a 1998-style website and everything! See? Over 125,000 people have committed to this. Guys. There are over 125,000 people who are committing to vote for… Read more
This week’s PostSecret was Father’s Day themed, and I thought I misread this one at first: How do I tell my Dad I believe in God? I guess this isn’t a thing I’ve put much thought into — a theist kid coming out to non-believing parents, but I am sure it happens. If I’m being completely honest, I am not sure how I would react if I had a kid (I don’t) who came to me and told me that… Read more
20-year-old Manju Kunwar had been living with her parents in Rajasthan, India for two years, ever since she left her husband. Two weeks ago, she eloped with another man. On Sunday, her father forced her to return home. On Monday, he beheaded her. According to police, her conservative Hindu father , Ogad Singh became increasingly upset because his daughter was engaged in a “series of affairs” with men. Not only did he behead her, he paraded her head through his village before turning… Read more
I’ve got your feel good moment of the day right here! That’s Pastor Frederick Haynes III from Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, and here’s what he has to say about President Obama and his personal stance on gay marriage: I’m sure some of y’all came here today wondering what I would have to say about what was said by the President of the United States this past week… The president remembered that when, on January the 20th, he lifted… Read more
