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The Yellow Squash Does Sweat…

“The yellow squash will sweat.” Or, so said the recipe. I bought some fresh, yellow squash day before yesterday. Grabbed an internet recipe off the web with instructions for making squash and sweet onion. The recipe instructed me to slice … Continue reading

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I Was Born with a “W H Y” Chromosome…

I was born with a “W H Y” chromosome which is why I’ve been asking questions all my life. Unfortunately, many religious people are threatened whenever you question faith. But, my own opinion is, until you question your faith, you … Continue reading

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Who I Am Naturally!…

Here’s a thought for consideration on this bright new April morning in spring. In Harvey Cox’s book The Future of Faith, he references a statement to this effect: “If we love God, even if we think God might not exist, … Continue reading

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What IS Faith?…

I’m looking out the window on a flight from Louisville to Atlanta where I’m helping a congregation redefine its understanding of mission and then recast a vision for their future. I’ve been reflecting on the meaning of faith. What is … Continue reading

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Faith? So You Think You Have Faith?…

And, you thought faith was all about the stuff you believe! I did for years. I could rattle off what I believed faster than a thirsty runner can down a bottle of water. “I believe in God!” “I believe the Bible!” … Continue reading

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A Leaf of Faith…

Pam and I had lunch yesterday at a little restaurant in old Louisville. We were discussing the condition of a friend and family member in a nearby hospital whom we were going to see following lunch. His condition had grown … Continue reading

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On Knowing God…

(The following is an excerpt from The Enoch Factor: The Sacred Art of Knowing God) There is no religious belief that, once you know it or say you believe it, will magically unlock the door to God. So, I would … Continue reading

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Happy Doubting…

For faith to be real, spirituality to be authentic, you must begin by questioning everything. Until you question your faith, you have NO faith. You might have a collection of beliefs you’ve picked up along the way. Which would explain … Continue reading

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Confusing Faith for Belief

Lately, I’ve been thinking a great deal about faith. It seems to me that many religious people mistakenly confuse faith as trust with faith as belief. Continue reading

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Death is Your Guru; Let It Teach You

Death is your guru; let it teach you. Those words were spoken by the Buddha himself. You can learn to cope with death; indeed, with any crisis. I talk about this and other spiritual things in my new book The Enoch Factor: Sacred Art of Knowing God. Continue reading

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