Encountering God begins with our willingness to make space in our lives. Encountering God leads us to prepare with concrete actions. As we prepare for Christmas and the celebration of God-in-our midst, join me in reflecting on what it means to encounter God. Thanks. The following is a text version… Read More »Encountering God: Get Ready!
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
Sickness, death, personal failure, natural disasters: how do we make sense of the challenging events in our lives? What does it mean with bad things happen? Is there a purpose to it all? In this video, I reflect on the pressing questions we face in life and how we find… Read More »The Answers to Life’s Pressing Questions
Mental Health Disorders impact 20 to 25% of all people. While meditation is not a cure, medication can help people live creatively and more fully with their diagnosis. The following is a text version of this blog posting. The numbers vary from survey to survey. The most commonly accepted estimates… Read More »Mental Health and Meditation: Three Keys
The climate crisis: it’s real. If you weren’t convinced before, perhaps this summer helped you to realize that Earth is in trouble. In this video, I’m exploring three ways that we can draw on our spiritual resources for the good of the planet as climate change becomes more pronounced. Join… Read More »Three Spiritual Tools Responding to Climate Crisis
Do Christians meditate? That may seem like an odd question, but it’s a question I’m sometimes asked. Generally, the people who are asking want to know if Christians simply use Buddhist meditation techniques or if there’s a distinctive approach to meditation in the Christian tradition. With the predominance of Evangelic… Read More »Do Christians Meditate? What Is Christian Meditation?
Transgender and gender identity. Some people find the terms confusing. Others have made them political issues based on misconceptions. Spiritual values that affirm life call us to affirm the lives of transgender individuals. Let’s explore this important topic together. This video is a great first step. The following is a… Read More »Affirming a Transgender Spirit
Interspirituality. Many people talk about spirituality, but what is interspirituality? The term was coined by Wayne Teasdale in the 1990s. While the word isn’t known by many people, many people embody interspirituality. Let’s explore this concept and its importance today. You may find out that you’re not just a spiritual… Read More »What Is Interspirituality?
