Mysticism has been a vital part of Christianity over the last two millennia. While Christian mystics recorded a wide range of experiences in their writings, there are common characteristics among Christian mystics. The following is a text version of this blog posting: The topic of mysticism is confusing to many… Read More »Christian Mystics: Five Characteristics
Christian spirituality suffers from a basic problem: most people don’t know what it is. Too often, among Christians, dogma is confused with spirituality. The video explains the problem and identifies some of the authentic expressions of Christian spirituality. The following is a text version of this posting. It was a… Read More »The Problem with Christian Spirituality
When it comes to spirituality, God is optional. Connecting spirituality with a belief in God or a Higher Power is a common mistake. While one’s spirituality may include belief in a deity, many people lead deeply spiritual lives without holding a belief in God. The following is a text version… Read More »Spirituality: God Not Required
People rarely describe themselves as “religious” today. While an increasing number of people call themselves “spiritual but not religious,” even people who regularly attend a house of worship avoid the term “religious.” Explore four reasons behind this shift in how people describe themselves. The following is a text version of… Read More »People Are Not Religious Today: Four Reasons
The violence and abuse rooted in religion is a worldwide phenomenon that’s been evident throughout history. We see it in wars, inquisitions, crusades, and the enslavement of people. Recognizing how religion has been used to harm people and the world, how do we maintain faith and spiritual practice while honestly… Read More »Keep the Faith by Losing Your Religion
Meaning: is it part of your life? Have you found happiness? The basis for experiencing deeper meaning in life begins with some reflection on your life. With the aid of four steps, you’ll be able to move toward a greater sense of meaning in your life. The following is a… Read More »Meaning in Life
Men’s spirituality: what makes it unique? Because men are socialized differently from women in our cultures, men’s experience of themselves and the spiritual dimension of life has unique aspects. What it means to be a man shapes men’s spiritual experience. Below is a text version of this blog. Sometimes men… Read More »Men’s Spirituality: Three Keys
Spiritual Warfare? Prayer Warriors? Fighting the battle with evil? Believing that evil in some form is controlling their lives or our world, people engage in all kinds of battle tactics in the name of spiritual warfare. In this video, I explain why I find these concepts to be dangerous and… Read More »Spiritual Warfare: The Conspiracy Theory
