We’ve been taught to believe that God is a person, usually a male person, who is out there somewhere. But that limits God to our definitions and categories. Perhaps it’s time to understand God as a verb: active, dynamic, and engaging. The following is a text version of this blog.… Read More »“God” is a Verb
To live simply. To declutter our lives. To be mindful. These life goals require us to change. Perhaps we can gain insight into the role of change in living a focused life from a unique spiritual tradition: the Shakers. The following is a print version of this blog. If you… Read More »Change and Living with Simplicity
I’ve had my share of hard times. There have been good times, too. That’s true for most people. But facing hard times balanced by good times has helped to shape what I believe to be true. Join me as I share in this video how life’s ups and downs have… Read More »How Good and Bad Times Shape Our Beliefs
Questioning what we’ve been taught and digging deeper into what we believe is necessary to form a healthy spiritual life. What questions should you be asking? Join me in this video as I explore the questions we ask about faith as we deconstruct dogma and reconstruct a better-integrated spirituality. The… Read More »Deconstructing Religion to Reconstruct a Spiritual Life
The Winter holidays are difficult for many people. There are high expectations, mixed with frustrations and even grief. But the nature of the holidays draws us to the interplay of darkness and light that is the foundation of these celebrations. Join me in reflecting on the significance of finding light… Read More »The Holidays: Encountering Darkness, Finding Light
Encountering God begins with our willingness to make space in our lives. Encountering God leads us to prepare with concrete actions. As we prepare for Christmas and the celebration of God-in-our midst, join me in reflecting on what it means to encounter God. Thanks. The following is a text version… Read More »Encountering God: Get Ready!
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
WWJD? What Would Jesus Do? How about this? What would Jesus want us to do? Anyone who seriously reads the New Testament gospels will be uncomfortable when they realize what Jesus actually wants from his followers. The following is a text version of this posting. Some years ago, there was… Read More »What Would Jesus Want?
