“When one door closes another door opens.” I’ve heard many people say that. I’m not sure that I agree with that sentiment. Let’s be honest: there are times in life when all the doors seem to be nailed shut and there’s no way out. That said, there are indeed times… Read More »When One Door Closes …
It’s a myth! Spiritual and religious teachers convey that spiritual practices like meditation, prayer, and contemplation are easy. While the techniques are easy, the practice can be challenging. It’s time to bust the myth and address the realities of spiritual practice. The following is a text version of this posting.… Read More »The Unspoken Myth About Spiritual Practice
Is Christian spirituality different from others? Some say that what’s unique about Christian spirituality is Jesus. Others say that it’s the role of community. However, I have a different perspective on what makes Christian spirituality unique from other spiritual paths. Join me in this video. Thanks. The following is a… Read More »What’s Unique About Christian Spirituality?
Wonder. Awe. Amazement. Moments that captivate us can be a gateway to mystical experiences. In exploring these moments in life that lead us to stand outside of ourselves, what can we learn about spirituality and mysticism? The following is a text version of this posting. Near the end of his… Read More »The Wonder of the Mystic
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
The cycle is around us. Are we aware that life, death, and new life characterize existence? How can we tend to this cycle in ways that enable us to live more consonantly with the rhythms of life? Perhaps our awareness of the spring season and the Easter holiday will give… Read More »Cycles of Living, Dying, and Rising
People talk about Black Jesus. Was Jesus Black? He wasn’t white. Jesus was a Jew from ancient Palestine. He was Middle Eastern. Yet we picture him as white with long flowing hair. What is this all about? The following is a text version of this posting. Maybe you’ve noticed this… Read More »What’s This About Black Jesus?
The word, “God.” Do people mean the same thing when they use it? Could it be that people, even in the same religion, have different understandings of God? In this video, I’m sharing some aspects of the God in whom I believe. The following is a text version of this… Read More »The God in Whom I Believe
