It was both stunning and memorable. Over a several-week period, the wall sculpture was built, piece by piece. It was modern but the images were recognizable. Each week, a few more pieces were added. When completed, the sculpture covered the entire front wall of the chapel. In the early 1980s,… Read More »(Re)Building Our Cities and Our Lives Together
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
A faith community: a group of people who shares our vision for life, our values, our beliefs, and our passions. What happens when it’s lost? Living without a community of people who share our deeper spiritual stirrings is an isolating experience. The following is a text version of this blog.… Read More »The Lost Community
Thanksgiving: It’s called a uniquely “American” holiday. Celebrated in Canada and the US, Thanksgiving is characterized by long-standing traditions. Despite its popularity, most people haven’t considered that it’s counter-cultural. Thanksgiving moves away from “rugged individualism” and the cultural focus on individual freedoms to a very different perspective on life. Join… Read More »Thanksgiving: A Counter-Cultural Holiday
Some people are proud to call themselves lone wolves. They see themselves as strong, free, and independent. Visiting Yellowstone National Park, I observed both lone wolves as well as wolf packs. Lone wolves are vulnerable. Wolves in a pack work together and are healthy and vital. Perhaps there’s a lesson… Read More »Are You a Lone Wolf or Part of a Pack?
Something broke inside of me. It’s difficult to put into words. It’s like everything came shattering down. It was like watching a china plate fall to the floor and crumble into pieces, but it happened inside of me. Let me tell you what happened. It probably helps for you to… Read More »Our Society Has Failed. What Can I Do?
It was stunning and memorable. Over a several week period, the wall sculpture was built, piece by piece. It was modern but the images were recognizable. Each week, a few more pieces were added. When completed, the sculpture covered the entire front wall of the chapel. In the early 1980s,… Read More »(Re)Building Our Cities and Our Lives Together
In the early 1990’s, I moved to South Florida where I lived for about five and a half years. One of the first things I noticed was the number of cars with the same bumper sticker. Red letters on a white background simply stated: Love your neighbor. I never knew… Read More »Love Your Neighbor
