Growth is at the heart of life. You can embrace a wider world with new perspectives and new visions of yourself and others. You can grow in love, service, and wisdom by opening to God’s resources in your life. “Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and favor with God and humankind.” (Luke 2:52) These words describing the twelve year-old Jesus also describe our spiritual journeys. In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, the word “divinization” is used to describe our holy adventures... Read more
You are the light of the world. You are a reflection of God’s wisdom. Now is the time to let your light shine to bless the world. Jesus once told his followers, “You are the light of the world….Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to God.” (Matthew 5:14, 16) You are the light of the world. Can you believe this? According to John’s gospel, “the true light, which enlightens... Read more
God’s image shines through your life. You are God’s beloved and cherished child. Accept the love you have received and share it with others. At New Year’s, the media bombards us with messages about weight loss, diet, resolutions, and self-improvement. If only we could be transformed to become the people we are meant to be, we would be happy and we would be loved these messages promise. Today’s affirmation asserts that deep down you already have everything you need for... Read more
Today, take time to open to the love that creates and surrounds you. Accept the love of One who loves because of who you are, not in spite of who you are. And, then love others in response. We just gave our infant grandson a book entitled Who Loves Jack? In response to the question, “Who loves Jack?” the book describes how much his parents and grandparents love him…we love him more than the Rocky Mountains…more than the stars above…more... Read more
God wants you to create and color outside the lines. Faithfulness is measured as much by innovation as obedience. God’s vision is full of surprises and God wants you to be surprising too. Some people believe that we live in a zero-sum world. There is a very limited amount of creativity and adventure to go around, and our primary competitor is God. God is sovereign and any creativity on our part takes away from God’s power and authority, exalting the... Read more
Peace of mind is as near as your next breath. Breathe in the spirit of health, healing, and peace. When life around you is chaotic, pause a moment to breathe deeply. You will find new energy, insight, and courage. Sometimes the simplest spiritual practices can be the most life-transforming. As a graduate student at Claremont in the late 1970’s, I learned a simple breath prayer from retired United Church of Christ pastor, Allan Armstrong Hunter. With every inhalation, I said... Read more
You are receiving divine wisdom and guidance every moment of the day. Pause and notice the new adventures that await you today. According to the Hebraic tradition, God spoke to Moses through a bush that was burning but not consumed by the flames. This oddity inspired a great deal of discussion among rabbinical scholars. One rabbi believed he solved the riddle, “why was the bush burning but not consumed?” He asserted that the bush continued to burn so that one... Read more
Each day brings new possibilities for adventure and transformation even in challenging times. God is constantly inviting you to create and color outside the lines. Read more
Despite the challenges of life, you are surrounded by the circle of God’s love. God is not the source of tragedy or pain. But, even in adversity, God is your companion, providing guidance, care, and inspiration. The baby boomers have discovered mortality. They have also discovered economic insecurity. Many boomers, who anticipated lively and adventurous retirements and dreamed of a world without limits, are now pondering working into the indefinite future. Others, like me, have been restructured out of professional... Read more
On this first day of your holy adventure, we begin with the basics – our relationship with God, the Holy Adventurer. How you imagine the ultimate reality will shape what you expect from yourself and the world. What kind of world do we live in? Is God on our side or against us? Does God want us to have abundant life or does God want us to remain passive and subservient, living by scarcity? Perhaps the best known passage from... Read more
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