The true self is the Divine Indwelling, the Holy Spirit within us. The true self is precisely the divine part of us that is great enough, deep enough, gracious enough to fully accept the human part of us.—Richard Rohr My life, your life, the life of everyone on this planet is formed and shaped by…
As a young teenager my father took me Snow Skiing. I was instantly hooked and from that point forward my love for the mountains has always been. Colorado brings peace to my soul and warmth to my heart. As I spend time skiing there is one thing that has always intrigued me. As you ride…
So many things in our lives warrant our trust. As I sit typing this I am leaning back against my studio chair. As I sat down this evening, the thought never crossed my mind as to whether it will hold me up, as I lean against its back. The most trust worthy thing we have…
We had gone to one of our usual breakfast places. I saw her shirt from across the seating area. It simply said “The church hurt you… not Jesus”. I wonder if Jesus looks upon our churches, and their leaders, as he did the Pharisees. The leaders of the Jewish church where fixated on following rules…
Imagine what would happen if today… this very minute… everyone on earth started to accept others the way they are. If everyone in all countries… in all churches… in all families, accepted others without judgement or condemnation. What if everyone saw themselves as part of the human race instead of just part of a country…
His name was Chris and he was a runner… away from home and into trouble. I was in charge of mentoring him and defending him in Foster Court. I had mentored many young men in my life so I knew what to do. To brighten his future and give him hope for tomorrow. He needed…
The year was 1953. People had overcome the depression and everyone trusted the government… the church… and the leaders of that time. The news reported what was happening and people believed what they saw and heard. The year is 2026 and things have changed. Recent studies show that in 1953, 89% of the people trusted…
As I stood in Memphis, in the place he was shot… tears came uncontrollably. I looked down only to see the blood stains that still litter the concrete. Dr. King was killed for spreading love. Gandhi was killed for spreading love. Lincoln was killed for spreading love. The one that hurts the most… our Savior…
Jesus in Matthew chapter five: “If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two.Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.” Every time I get burned… taken advantage of… the comments are always the same. My bookkeeper and others…
When asked the question he did not hesitate to answer. His answer was quick and precise. “Do you believe that gay people are going to hell”? His answer was “most certainly”. When asked if a non-believer, who just passed, was hell bound he answered with the same conviction. Please heed this warning! Certainty, not doubt,…