Sai Marie Johnson
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A multi-genre author, poet, creative&creator. Resident of Oregon; where the flora, fauna, action & adventure that bred the Pioneer Spirit inspire, "Tantalizing, titillating and temptingly twisted" tales.
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Why Questioning God
An Age-Old Controversial Topic: Why is Questioning God So Often Viewed as a Bad Thing? There is this belief that seems to span worldwide, that questioning faith is negative, and even sinful – depending on the faith you subscribe to. This is deeply rooted in the concept of absolute trust and the structural foundations of many traditional religions.
By Sai Marie Johnson2 months ago in Psyche
Charisse. Top Story - November 2025.
The train hissed into Oradea like a serpent exhaling secrets. Elara Moranu stepped down, gloved hand clutching the parcel that had arrived weeks ago. No return address, only a crimson wax seal and a name written in calligraphic blood: Casa Moranu.
By Sai Marie Johnson3 months ago in Fiction
The Vessel - A Halloween Flash Fiction
The Vessel © Sai Marie Johnson A story often begins out of nowhere – a walk into a hike, a day into night. And for Elias Royal, it was a bit of a lifetime spent building his world out of concrete and equations, and he liked to think that’s all it was ever going to be. He wasn’t the sort of man who was looking for eventful, but he did want to leave some sort of honest work legacy in his life – and that led him to becoming a genetic engineer. He was a man who believed in the structural integrity of science and the irrefutable logic of mathematics, and there had never been any real room for faith or spirituality in his life. He viewed it as a crutch – something people needed to get through the harsh realities of life. But, as life would happen to throw some harsh realities at Elias, it hit him like an anvil in a cartoon when his seven-year-old son, Leo – ended up being the one whose body was failing the quiet, devastating fight against juvenile cancer, and it was efficiently unspooling his boy’s thread right before his eyes.
By Sai Marie Johnson3 months ago in Chapters
Condemning Evil
I have to condemn evil for what it is, and only in extreme conditions do I feel that violence is necessary. I have called for peace, unity, and attempts to change the actions against others that perpetuate hate. It is important to remember what the perpetuation of hate looks like and how being complicit does nothing for any of us.
By Sai Marie Johnson5 months ago in Humans
Reflections of a Walk. Top Story - September 2025.
When I was 15 years old, my mom decided to take me for a walk to have a deep talk with me. We went for a ride, down the country road we lived on and to the little store that also had a makeshift post office. Essentially, this was all that made up that little town called 'Culleoka,' (which means Sweet Water in Choctaw) where we lived for about a year in total. It was just before Fall, and she ended up stopping at this little cemetery called Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.
By Sai Marie Johnson5 months ago in Confessions
The New Celibacy: Not Religious-Centered
The conventional narrative of celibacy is often one of religious piety or a temporary state before marriage. But a new and powerful movement is emerging among young women, where celibacy is a conscious choice and a form of protest. This isn’t about shaming sexuality; it’s about exercising agency and autonomy in a world that often seeks to control them. This modern celibacy, or “volcel” (voluntary celibacy), is born from a desire for emotional safety and a rejection of transactional relationships.
By Sai Marie JohnsonExclusive • 5 months ago
✈️ Grounded by Chaos:
The year 2025 has been marked by an alarming spike in U.S. aviation accidents, with more than 100 deaths and widespread industry disruptions. Analysts point to a confluence of political interference, funding shortfalls, and abrupt management decisions as the primary drivers.
By Sai Marie Johnson6 months ago in Journal
Reconciling Faith and Craft:
For many Christians who feel called to explore spiritual craft, there comes a moment of conflict when confronted with scriptures like Galatians 5:19-21, which lists "witchcraft" among the works of the flesh. Another commonly cited verse is Exodus 22:18, often quoted as “Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.”
By Sai Marie Johnson6 months ago in Journal
Reclaiming the Truth:
It’s amusing how topics seem to align themselves in our lives when we need them most. Today, I found myself once again circling back to a subject I’ve often discussed, spirituality, spellcasting, and the relationship between esoterics and God. Despite misconceptions that persist in mainstream religious doctrine, the truth is far more nuanced than the condemnation many are quick to espouse.
By Sai Marie Johnson6 months ago in BookClub
