Lent. It’s an important part of the Christian tradition. Prayer, fasting, and giving to others. Many people tell me that they appreciate Lent and look forward to it as a time of spiritual renewal. But I have some troubles with Lent. I’m sharing that with you in this Casual Conversation.… Read More »I Have Trouble with Lent
If it’s fun or pleasurable, it must be a sin! That’s what many people seem to think. Sin isn’t about an action or habit. It has to do with how we live. The following is a text version of this posting. It’s a Sin! The song by the Pet Shop… Read More »It’s a Sin!
During the Christian season of Lent, followers of Jesus hope to renew their spiritual lives. One way to support your spiritual growth is to work with a spiritual director. With Lent beginning on February 14, perhaps this is a good time to consider working with a spiritual director. This video… Read More »What Happens in Spiritual Direction
Is it politically correct? Is it woke? Is there something to Queer Spirituality? Well, yes! And whether or not you understand yourself as a queer person, there’s something in queer spirituality that’s important for you. The following is a text version of this posting. Queer spirituality? That probably seems like… Read More »Queer Spirituality: What You Should Know
Recovery draws on the spiritual dimension of your life. Twelve-step programs describe themselves as spiritual programs. All recovery processes are built on a spiritual foundation. The process of finding meaning, purpose, and value in life is key to spirituality as well as for the movement from recovery to well-being. The… Read More »Recovery: Spirituality is Key
Spirituality: where do we begin? It’s an important question for those who are starting to explore what spirituality means in their lives. But it’s also important for those who have been at it for some time. After all, no matter where you are, when it comes to spirituality, we all… Read More »Spirituality: Beginning at the Beginning
Growing spiritually is confusing for many people. Is it an individual process? Do we grow with others? Should others grow at our pace? Or should we grow at the pace of others? It’s important to consider the key aspects of the process of spiritual growth. The following is a text… Read More »Understanding Your Spiritual Growth
As a new year begins, perhaps you’ve made a resolution or set a goal to focus more on spirituality or spiritual practice in your life. A very helpful way to do that is to work with a spiritual director. In this video, I explain some aspects of the process of… Read More »Making Sense of Spiritual Direction
