Sermon: Spiritual Focus
Luke 1.1-13 4:1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness,4:2 where for forty… Read More »Sermon: Spiritual Focus
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Dealing with the Question, “Are You Saved?”
Dealing with extremely conservative Christians can be difficult for progressives. It is not uncommon for values to clash. When values clash emotions can flare. Next… Read More »Dealing with the Question, “Are You Saved?”
Talking about Aikido with James over Coffee on Easter Sunday
It’s Easter. I did not go to a church. I went to Aikdo class instead. For me, Aikido is a liturgical service in its own… Read More »Talking about Aikido with James over Coffee on Easter Sunday
A Response to “Why I Hate Religion but Love Jesus” Video
While reading Nadia Bolz Weber’s blog, Sarcastic Lutheran, I was introduced to this video. The poet, Jefferson Bethke (who self-identifies as “bball1989” on YouTube), has… Read More »A Response to “Why I Hate Religion but Love Jesus” Video
Becoming Christ-Like
Years back, I read a book called The Celtic Way of Prayer. The highlight for me was when Esther De Waal talked about the importance… Read More »Becoming Christ-Like
Aikido as Divine Liturgy
For half my life (about 20 years) I’ve been fascinated with the martial art Aikido (which can be translated as “the way of the spirit… Read More »Aikido as Divine Liturgy
Way of Ashes and Dust
If you ask people what their favorite holiday in the Christian calendar is, usually they will say Christmas or Easter. There’s a reason we have… Read More »Way of Ashes and Dust
Holy War: A War of Compassion
Holy war is perhaps one of the most taboo phrases in (non-radically militant) religious spheres. It immediately evokes memories of terroist bombings and other crusades.… Read More »Holy War: A War of Compassion
Sacraments and Sacramentals
I’ve recently been doing some reminiscing. Maybe I can expect this to happen more often now that I’m over 40. The more I have behind… Read More »Sacraments and Sacramentals
Why Fundamentalism Deserves to be Treated Differently than other Religious Perspectives
I have issues with Christian fundamentalism. I believe that fundamentalist “community” borderlines on a cult that is damaging to the moral and intellectual growth… Read More »Why Fundamentalism Deserves to be Treated Differently than other Religious Perspectives
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