Beauty surrounds us in nature, art, and music. Yet we often miss the beauty within us. Appreciating the beauty of who we are inspires us and leads us to greater wholeness. The following is a text version of this posting. I recently went for an afternoon walk in my neighborhood. … Read More »How to Experience (Your) Beauty: A Spiritual Practice
Life can come at us hard. Sometimes it’s illness. Sometimes it’s financial challenges. Sometimes it’s the loss of loved ones. Sometimes it’s broken relationships. In the face of life’s challenges, hope gets us through. Hope opens us to the possibility of something new or different. But because we can’t see… Read More »Hope: It’s the Hardest Thing
Are you religious? Spiritual? Both? Neither? Insights from the Pew Research Center offer clarity about what people describe as religious or spiritual. Today, I’m exploring the research and what it says about us. The following is a text version of this posting. People talk about their beliefs in different ways. … Read More »Religious, Spiritual, Both, or Neither?
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
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 the Christian mystics. The following is a text version of this posting. The topic of mysticism is confusing to many… Read More »Christian Mystics: Five Characteristic
It’s a myth! Spiritual and religious teachers convey that spiritual practices like meditation, prayer, and contemplation are easy. While the techniques are easy, the practice can be challenging. It’s time to bust the myth and address the realities of spiritual practice. The following is a text version of this posting.… Read More »The Unspoken Myth About Spiritual Practice
Is Christian spirituality different from others? Some say that what’s unique about Christian spirituality is Jesus. Others say that it’s the role of community. However, I have a different perspective on what makes Christian spirituality unique from other spiritual paths. Join me in this video. Thanks. The following is a… Read More »What’s Unique About Christian Spirituality?
Wonder. Awe. Amazement. Moments that captivate us can be a gateway to mystical experiences. In exploring these moments in life that lead us to stand outside of ourselves, what can we learn about spirituality and mysticism? The following is a text version of this posting. Near the end of his… Read More »The Wonder of the Mystic
