Danger! Yes, it’s part of the spiritual path. We often associate a spiritual path with peace, contentment, and fulfillment. Rightly so. There are also important dangers when traveling a spiritual path. In this video, I explore two key dangers and safeguards against them. The following is a text version of… Read More »Two Dangers on the Spiritual Path
It happens more than I want to admit. It happened again this week. Some people tell me that I’m “Anti-Religion” or a destructive force. Given that religion has been foundational for my spiritual journey, perhaps there’s something to explore. The following is a text version of this posting. In recent… Read More »Am I Anti-Religion?
Mysticism isn’t something out of the ordinary. Mystical experience is part of day-to-day life. Is it time to recognize the mystic that you already are? The following is a text version of this blog posting. What does it mean to be a mystic? According to dictionary.com, a mystic is, “a… Read More »Mysticism: It’s Daily Life
Sometimes we intentionally learn about spirituality and spiritual practices. Other times, we discover something in our lives that draws us to a deeper experience of spirituality. But we also stumble into lessons about life and spirituality. We may stumble into a deeper understanding of something we knew but not fully. … Read More »Stumbling Into Life’s Lessons: The Journey Along a Spiritual Path
It’s a statement I’ve heard in various forms. It goes something like this. “I respect all spiritual paths.” Another version of this same perspective is, “Everyone has a right to her own beliefs.” Or another similar perspective is this: “All paths lead to the same source.” All of these statements… Read More »Respecting All Spiritual Paths: Isn’t that Naïve?
Yes, it’s a familiar story. The young man was out with his friends. Looking across the room, he saw someone who caught his eye. Carefully watching, he became more interested. His friends encouraged him: “Go over and introduce yourself.” After some time, he found enough confidence to make his move.… Read More »It’s a Familiar Story
I’m very proud of my association with the United Church of Christ. As a Christian denomination, we tend to be a bit different from other denominations. We are rooted in the Christian tradition. We strive to be radically inclusive of people and their life experience. While we don’t always get… Read More »The Arrogant Preacher
Because I spend time with people from a variety of spiritual and religious traditions, I often hear people say, “I respect all paths.” Respecting all paths is an interesting concept. It conveys an acceptance of beliefs that differ from one’s own — a kind of affirmation of the universality in… Read More »Respecting All Paths