There are times in all of our lives when things fall apart. That’s happened to many people during the pandemic because of changes in work, school, childcare, and a range of activities. Of course, things have fallen apart for people because of the number of deaths due to COVID 19. … Read More »What Now? When Things Fall Apart
Spirituality and spiritual growth can be confusing to people. Just like we grow in other aspects of our lives, we have the potential to also grow spirituality. Like growth in other dimensions of our lives, spiritual growth requires a certain kind of balance and nourishment. To help explain what’s helpful… Read More »Four Point Plan for Spiritual Growth
Both religion and spiritual practice are sources of division among people. The divisions are often about what people believe as well as the ways people practice. The divisions are based on a binary set of options: one is right and the other is wrong. Yet, what’s true in all the… Read More »The Universal Truth in Religion and Spirituality
Each new year, we make resolutions. Many of those resolutions are the same from one year to the next. We start by thinking, “This will be the year that I do it!” For some, it’s more exercise or weight loss. For others, it’s becoming a better person by kicking a… Read More »Making Real Change in Your Life
When I was in my twenties, I was uncomfortable with the importance placed on Christmas. At that time, I thought that the birth of Jesus was, well, sort of important. But everyone is born. I reasoned that what was really important is the death and resurrection of Jesus. After all,… Read More »The Tender, Vulnerable Jesus
The Christmas Story. Yes, it’s a familiar tale that fills us with a bit of sentimentality and a kind of romantic sensibility. We think of the silent night, the angelic choirs, and the star that led the magi. But when we pay close attention to the details of the story,… Read More »Christmas: Hope in Hardship
Few of us will become famous. It’s the rare person whose name goes down in history. While I drive around Atlanta, where I make my home, I see monuments to many people. But those monuments represent just a few of the people who have been here. In the scheme of… Read More »An Ordinary Life
Waiting. We all do it. At red lights. In doctor’s offices. When meeting up with friends. Waiting creates a space, an openness in our lives. Time slows as we anticipate what will come next. The experience of waiting has implications for spiritual practice, too. By creating space in our lives,… Read More »Waiting, Peace, and Hope
