About Me

I'm not very good at introducing myself, but here is goes. My name is Travis Mamone. I live in Easton, MD. I work at a public library by day, and a freelance writer by night. I've contributed to a number of different websites and publications throughout the years, including Relevant Magazine, Burnside Writers Collective, Indie Ink, and The Upper Room. I also co-host the Something Beautiful podcast.

As far as what this blog is all about, well, let me begin by saying what this blog is NOT:

-This blog is NOT a guide to dating, sex (specifically how to avoid it before marriage), and surviving your twenties.

-This blog is NOT a political blog where I try to fit God into a tiny little political box. As far as I know, Jesus is not a liberal, a conservative, a libertarian, an anarchist, a socialist, a capitalist, etc.

-This blog is NOT one of those Christian blogs that always asks, "How should Christians feel about [insert major issue here]?" Occasionally I'll ask that question, but not all the time.

-This blog does NOT have any cute cat pictures. I like cats, though.

So what is The Boy With The Thorn In His Side all about?

This blog is the story of my ever-evolving faith. There are times when God is so clear to me that I can hardly take it, and other times when He doesn't make a darn bit of sense. Either way, I hope you'll join me in my journey, and feel free to share your story with me.

And as far as the title, yes I like the Smiths! But the phrase "The Boy with the Thorn in His Side" more as a reference to the thorn in Paul's flesh. In my weakness, that's when I can feel God's strength the most.