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 advise you to remember this: the impulse you feel Read more
Mark Nepo is beautiful in his devotional today…
As a child I used to talk to things–birds that flew overhead, trees that swayed slowly in the night, even stones Read more
Faith! What is it? How do I live by faith? These are two of the questions that I am constantly asking myself. The word faith is, Read more
All structures…foundations…all pillars of faith….in other words, all beliefs are uncertain, temporary, and they are not…I repeat…they are not the source of authentic faith…
…if authentic faith is what you seek.
Faith is authentic…genuine…most real…when it has Read more
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, Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
