spiritual path

Am I Anti-Religion?

It happens more than I want to admit.  It happened again this week.  Some people tell me that I’m “Anti-Religion” or a destructive force.  Given that religion has been foundational for my spiritual journey, perhaps there’s something to explore. The following is a text version of this posting. In recent… Read More »Am I Anti-Religion?


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Mysticism: It’s Daily Life

Mysticism isn’t something out of the ordinary. Mystical experience is part of day-to-day life. Is it time to recognize the mystic that you already are? The following is a text version of this blog posting. What does it mean to be a mystic?  According to dictionary.com, a mystic is, “a… Read More »Mysticism: It’s Daily Life

Stumbling Into Life’s Lessons: The Journey Along a Spiritual Path

Sometimes we intentionally learn about spirituality and spiritual practices.  Other times, we discover something in our lives that draws us to a deeper experience of spirituality.  But we also stumble into lessons about life and spirituality.  We may stumble into a deeper understanding of something we knew but not fully. … Read More »Stumbling Into Life’s Lessons: The Journey Along a Spiritual Path

It’s a Familiar Story

Yes, it’s a familiar story. The young man was out with his friends. Looking across the room, he saw someone who caught his eye. Carefully watching, he became more interested. His friends encouraged him: “Go over and introduce yourself.” After some time, he found enough confidence to make his move.… Read More »It’s a Familiar Story


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The Arrogant Preacher

I’m very proud of my association with the United Church of Christ. As a Christian denomination, we tend to be a bit different from other denominations. We are rooted in the Christian tradition. We strive to be radically inclusive of people and their life experience. While we don’t always get… Read More »The Arrogant Preacher

Respecting All Paths

Because I spend time with people from a variety of spiritual and religious traditions, I often hear people say, “I respect all paths.” Respecting all paths is an interesting concept. It conveys an acceptance of beliefs that differ from one’s own — a kind of affirmation of the universality in… Read More »Respecting All Paths