Reflections from
the Work.

Faith Has an Expiration Date

Faith was never meant to last forever. If that's true, how can we move past faith to what lies beyond it?

The Only Question My Spiritual Practice Needs

Devotionals work for some people, not everyone. Let me share how I choose what makes it into my spiritual practice.

Why Jesus Calling Is Safe But A Course in Miracles Isn't

Why are Christians okay with some books that speak for God, but not others? Let's take a look at that.

I Forgot the Vision God Gave Me at 13... Until Now

God gave me a vision when I was 13. Life happened & I forgot about it. 30 years later it came to pass.

What is Sin, Really? (Not the Answer You Grew Up With)

A reimagining of 'sin' beyond guilt, punishment, and religion — and what it actually means to miss the mark.

You'll Never Feel Ready… So Start Now

Readiness is a feeling that follows action, not the other way around. Here's why waiting to feel ready keeps you stuck.

The Shadow Work No One Talks About (But You Feel Every Day)

Shadow work isn't just about trauma and darkness. It's about the parts of yourself you've been trained to hide — and what happens when you finally stop.

I Thought I Needed a Spiritual Experience… I Didn't

Chasing the mountaintop moment kept me from seeing what was already here. Here's what changed.

I Thought I Didn't Have a Spiritual Gift… Until I Realized This

The gifts we overlook are often the ones that feel too natural to count. A different framework for recognizing what you already carry.

You Don't Need More Knowledge… You Need Embodiment

The gap between knowing and living is where most of us live. How to close it.

AI Music as a Spiritual Practice (It's Not What You Think)

How working with AI as a creative collaborator became an unexpected portal to presence, processing, and prayer.

What Gender Is God? And Why It Matters Less Than You Think

A contemplative reflection on divine language, inherited theology, and why inner alignment and peace matter more than pronouns.

How I Learned to Trust My Intuition Again (with Oracle Decks)

After years of having my inner voice overridden by doctrine, oracle decks became an unexpected tool for reconnecting with my own knowing.

I Was Frustrated More Than I Realized — Here’s Why

Sometimes you get stuck in the Not-Self without realizing it. Here's how to recognize and remedy it.

When Deconstruction Ends and Rebuilding Begins

Deconstructing your faith is not the end game. There's something very important that should come after it.

Choosing Happiness When Life is Still Hard

How do you respond to life when happiness is hard to come by? Do you choose it or something else?

From Mandate to Moral Clarity: Rebuilding a Jesus Diet Food Ethic

A reflective look at the Jesus Diet—moving beyond biblical mandates toward a food ethic rooted in love, awareness, and moral clarity.

How AI Can Become a Catalyst for Spiritual Growth

An unexpected use case: using AI as a reflective mirror for inner work, discernment, and spiritual processing.

Honesty Over Certainty: My Reflections on Brady Goodwin’s “Let There Be Gaslight”

A thoughtful book review exploring why deconstructing faith isn’t rebellion or sin—but an honest pursuit of truth and integrity.

Do We Have the Exact Words of Jesus?

Do the Gospels record Jesus’ words verbatim? Explore how oral tradition, memory, and context shape Scripture—without losing the heart of Jesus.

My Current Beliefs About God, Jesus & Spirituality (2025)

An honest account of where I am spiritually after years of deconstruction, questioning, and rebuilding.

Deconstruction Diary by Meridian Sage

Deconstruction Diary is the debut single from LaRosa's alter ego Meridian Sage. It explores the spiritual journey of deconstruction with soulful lyricism.

The One Thing Every Marriage Needs During Deconstruction

Discover how respect, not agreement, can help your marriage stay grounded during spiritual deconstruction. A compassionate guide for couples navigating faith shifts.

The Bible Isn’t the Only Place God Speaks

Many Christians are taught that God only speaks through the Bible. Let's explore why the Divine speaks in more ways than we were taught to recognize.

5 Reasons Why I’m Thankful for My Christian Faith

After deconstructing my faith, I’ve found deep gratitude for what Christianity gave me. In this post, I share five reasons I’m thankful for my Christian faith.

Soul Notes #2: Why I Still Feel the Need to Defend My Faith

Deconstructing faith isn’t about losing belief—it’s about releasing the need to defend it. This reflection is on finding peace, love, & freedom beyond religious certainty.

Who Was Jesus, Really? My Honest Answer After Deconstructing Christianity

After deconstructing my faith, I saw Jesus with new eyes. Explore who Jesus was beyond religion & fear. Discover the essence of his message of love & forgiveness.

Kintsugi Faith

A poem that encapsulates how my faith journey was received, broken, and restored. Written from the heart for the world to see.

What Did Jesus Really Teach About Eternal Life and Salvation?

Discover what Jesus actually taught about eternal life and salvation—repentance, love, mercy, forgiveness, and discipleship—not Paul’s gospel.

The Jesus Diet: Why I’m Embracing a Plant-Based Path for Spiritual Growth

Discover the spiritual reasons behind my shift to a plant-based lifestyle — exploring the Edenic ideal, early Christianity, and faith-based vegetarianism.

Soul Notes #1: This Comment Made Me Cry (Right When I Needed It Most)

Feeling discouraged by slow YouTube growth, I almost gave up on creating content from the soul — until one unexpected comment changed everything.

Aaron Abke’s The Three Beliefs of Ego: 3 Beliefs Blocking Your Peace

Discover the core lessons from Aaron Abke’s The Three Beliefs of Ego. Learn how lack, attachment, and control block peace—and how to find freedom.

Books That Shifted Me in 2025 (So Far)

These 10 books helped me realign spiritually, emotionally, & physically in 2025. From meditation and metaphysics to healing and health, here’s what changed me.

God Outside the Box: A Conversation About Evolving Faith and Conscious Spirituality

A raw reflection on my spiritual journey — from Christian roots to exploring synchronicity, tarot, and Human Design. Still following Yeshua. Just not religion.

My Faith Journey: Beyond Christianity, Still with Jesus

How I stopped identifying as Christian without losing the thing that mattered most about my faith.

What Yeshua Really Meant: Love Your Neighbor and Yourself

Discover why loving yourself isn’t selfish but biblical. Yeshua taught us to love God, our neighbor, and ourselves — the forgotten half of His command.

Tiny Experiment Update: One Month In and Time for a Reboot

One month into my Tiny Experiment to reclaim my health, I pushed too hard, burned out, and got sick. Here’s what I learned and how I’m rebooting.

The Narrow Road Isn’t a Threat—It’s an Invitation

What if Jesus’ teaching about the narrow road isn’t about fear & exclusion—but healing, love, & alignment? Discover a deeper understanding of the path few find.

How I Got Into Human Design (And Why It Changed Everything)

I initially dismissed Human Design as woo. Here's what happened when I actually looked at my chart.

When the Smart Tech Doesn’t Fit: Why I Left Google Workspace After 30 Days

I switched to Google Workspace to save money & simplify my tools. But after 30 days of friction and misalignment, I chose flow over features—and switched back.

Can You Be a Christian and Still Use Tarot?

Honest thoughts on a question that used to terrify me — and where I've landed after years of deconstruction and exploration.

Reclaiming My Health at 43: A Tiny Experiment Toward Alignment

Starting a public, honest experiment in reclaiming my physical health — and why I'm framing it as alignment rather than optimization.

Why Science Might Actually Support the Prosperity Gospel

What if the Prosperity Gospel isn’t entirely wrong? See how biblical faith, neuroscience, & quantum physics reveal a connection between belief & transformation.

I Don’t Have It All Figured Out… And Why That’s Okay

Discover why not having all the answers can be a sacred part of your spiritual journey. In this soul-led reflection, LaRosa Johnson shares what it means to walk by resonance, not rigid rules, in the Aquarian Age.

Why I Love Tech but Don’t Worship Productivity

I used to chase productivity at all costs—until tech started using me. Here’s how I realigned my systems to support my faith, peace, and purpose.

Fitness as a Spiritual Practice: How Movement is Shaping My Faith

Faith and fitness aren’t separate. Explore how I found spiritual alignment and deeper embodiment through movement and mindful health.

Am I Still Christian? The Faith That Keeps Me Grounded

My faith didn’t disappear—it deepened. Here’s why I still follow Yeshua, even as I explore alignment, resonance, and the Aquarian Age.

Why I’m Starting Over (Again)

After years of burnout, grief, and survival mode, I’m starting over—exploring faith, fitness, and flow in real time. This is my journey back to alignment.

Confessing Our Sins to One Another

Time Tracking & Invoicing with iOS Shortcuts

Overwhelming Peace

A sermon on peace from the book of Philippians

My Thoughts on George Floyd's Death

How to Keep Your Weight Updated in Polar Flow

What is Freedom Zone Fitness?

2019 Fitness Goals: Midyear Review

Fourth of July 5k Recap

Discovering My Freedom Zone

Living Dave Ramsey Crazy

The Anatomy of Buying New Running Shoes

Going Forward with Polar

Polar Vantage V: Why I’m Making the Switch

Back to Polar: My Journey with Fitness Wearables

Thoughts on Eating a Plant Based Diet

My Garmin Coach 5K Plan

Natural Supplements for the Journey

A Cold Run Haiku

My 2019 Fitness Goals

Welcome to the Starting Line

A Personal Legacy of Faith