Overwhelmed and frustrated. There are times in life when we each feel overcome by many things pushing in on us. What do we do? What does it take to restore our balance, to be resilient in tough times, and to move forward with hope? Today I want to share an… Read More »Overwhelmed and Frustrated? How to Find Resilience
The climate crisis: it’s real. If you weren’t convinced before, perhaps this summer helped you to realize that Earth is in trouble. In this video, I’m exploring three ways that we can draw on our spiritual resources for the good of the planet as climate change becomes more pronounced. Join… Read More »Three Spiritual Tools Responding to Climate Crisis
Meditation apps, classes, books, and groups offer many techniques for this practice. Is there a right way to meditate? What if you’re doing it wrong? Let’s explore the right way to meditate. The following is a text version of this posting. Meditation. If you’re just starting to learn about meditation,… Read More »Are You Meditating the Right Way?
Do Christians meditate? That may seem like an odd question, but it’s a question I’m sometimes asked. Generally, the people who are asking want to know if Christians simply use Buddhist meditation techniques or if there’s a distinctive approach to meditation in the Christian tradition. With the predominance of Evangelic… Read More »Do Christians Meditate? What Is Christian Meditation?
Church (and other religious organizations) had stopped working for many people. It’s not about losing faith in God. People pray or engage in spiritual practice. But church? Studies show that attendance continues to decline. Has church stopped working for you or for people you know? Perhaps this video will be… Read More »Did Church Stop Working for You?
Transgender and gender identity. Some people find the terms confusing. Others have made them political issues based on misconceptions. Spiritual values that affirm life call us to affirm the lives of transgender individuals. Let’s explore this important topic together. This video is a great first step. The following is a… Read More »Affirming a Transgender Spirit
Interspirituality. Many people talk about spirituality, but what is interspirituality? The term was coined by Wayne Teasdale in the 1990s. While the word isn’t known by many people, many people embody interspirituality. Let’s explore this concept and its importance today. You may find out that you’re not just a spiritual… Read More »What Is Interspirituality?
Healing: people often associate it with prayer and other spiritual practices. In the context of spiritual and contemplative practices, what does healing mean? Today, I’m exploring healing while sharing my own experience as well as the experiences of others. Perhaps this will give you insight into healing and spiritual practice… Read More »How Is Spiritual Practice Healing?
