Who doesn’t want to be happy? Or experience contentment? I don’t see anyone setting goals for the purpose of being totally dissatisfied with life, do you? Many people strive to be happy and live a life marked by a sense of satisfaction. They buy books, take classes, and even read… Read More »Happiness. Contentment. Life-Satisfaction.
Human beings are amazing creatures. We consider ourselves the most evolved of creatures on Earth. We have complex intelligence and keen awareness, an ability to create a wide array of symbolic forms of communication, giftedness for art and creativity, and a depth of compassion that seems to be greater than… Read More »Changing Our Hearts and Minds
I read and study a wide variety of literature on spirituality. While I am a Christian, my spiritual practice also draws on elements of Buddhism. It’s often been the case that Buddhist practice has helped me gain a better understanding of Christianity. Many people have drawn on both Christianity and… Read More »A Buddhist Christian? A Contradiction?
I like to know what’s happening in the world. I read a great deal of news from around the world each day and follow business and cultural trends. I have various news apps on my phone so that when I have a few minutes free, I can read more about… Read More »Turning Down the Volume on the Political Noise
The words seem so very out of place, but the book begins in this way: “Oh, kiss me! Touch me with your lips. Your love tastes better than the best wine!” No, this isn’t from a romance novel or some pornographic story. These are the first words of a book… Read More »Spirituality and Our Bodies
I sat with a small group of colleagues one Saturday to engage in the discussion. We describe ourselves as “Progressive Christians,” but we wondered: what does that really mean? As expected, there were a wide range of opinions and insights. It helps to know that all the members of the… Read More »What Does It Mean to Be a Progressive Christian?
Which statement is most consistent with your worldview: Black Lives Matter or All Lives Matter? Do all lives matter? When that question is asked today, we assume that the topic is related to the people killed by police. As significant as issues related to policing are today in the United… Read More »Whose Lives Matter?
Have there been times in your life when you’ve chosen your own benefit at the expense of others? I was spending a few days at an event with colleagues. After breakfast, a long-time friend pulled me aside to talk. She quietly told me that she wanted to share something personal… Read More »Love That Is Disordered
