The beginning was clear and simple. Jesus taught his followers to love God, love others, and love themselves. Today, we have conflicting doctrines and dogma clung to by arcane institutions. How did we get it so very wrong? The following is a text version of this posting. The beginning was… Read More »Christianity: What Went Wrong?
No pain, no gain? Suffering leads to growth? Is it true? Or is that picture too narrow? What’s growth all about? The following is a text version of this posting. I was scrolling on Facebook the other day and saw that someone posted a quote that received lots of positive… Read More »The Secret about Suffering and Growth
Lent. It’s an important part of the Christian tradition. Prayer, fasting, and giving to others. Many people tell me that they appreciate Lent and look forward to it as a time of spiritual renewal. But I have some troubles with Lent. I’m sharing that with you in this Casual Conversation.… Read More »I Have Trouble with Lent
If it’s fun or pleasurable, it must be a sin! That’s what many people seem to think. Sin isn’t about an action or habit. It has to do with how we live. The following is a text version of this posting. It’s a Sin! The song by the Pet Shop… Read More »It’s a Sin!
During the Christian season of Lent, followers of Jesus hope to renew their spiritual lives. One way to support your spiritual growth is to work with a spiritual director. With Lent beginning on February 14, perhaps this is a good time to consider working with a spiritual director. This video… Read More »What Happens in Spiritual Direction
Is it politically correct? Is it woke? Is there something to Queer Spirituality? Well, yes! And whether or not you understand yourself as a queer person, there’s something in queer spirituality that’s important for you. The following is a text version of this posting. Queer spirituality? That probably seems like… Read More »Queer Spirituality: What You Should Know
Recovery draws on the spiritual dimension of your life. Twelve-step programs describe themselves as spiritual programs. All recovery processes are built on a spiritual foundation. The process of finding meaning, purpose, and value in life is key to spirituality as well as for the movement from recovery to well-being. The… Read More »Recovery: Spirituality is Key
Spirituality: where do we begin? It’s an important question for those who are starting to explore what spirituality means in their lives. But it’s also important for those who have been at it for some time. After all, no matter where you are, when it comes to spirituality, we all… Read More »Spirituality: Beginning at the Beginning