Jeff A 21-year-old computer whiz embraced the concept of the wonderfulness within, but rejected the idea of the spirit of God within–until two weeks ago. How did philosophy help? Watch the 9-minute video or listen to the podcast episode. For the video, I simplified the philosophy so much it’s hardly recognizable. I have organized some ideas … Read more
After acknowledging the failure of an experiment in the last class meeting (falling across the finish line), I summarize a five-week class, “The Journey from Easter to Pentecost.” Then I distinguish garden-variety spiritual experience from the taste-and-see variety.
“Lazarus, come forth!” Imagine Jesus saying this to you, and you saying this to others. Here’s class that has embarked on that venture.
Composting, a process of transformation, a metaphor of a seven-step process of growth.
“Happy mourning” sounds like a paradox. Let’s probe Jesus’ beatitude: mourning for past, present, future, for self and others, extreme affliction and daily sensitivity and responsiveness to human need.
Jesus was the model for leaders who know they are not going to stay on the planet forever. Jesus made provision for continuing what he had begun. His legacy would sustain the inspiration, make it possible for people to stay true to the mission, and provide for further growth and new developments to come.
Coming into Jerusalem for the last time, Jesus communicated a mission of peace and also acted militantly on some occasions. How can we understand this combination?
When Peter said to Jesus, “You are the Messiah, the Son of God,” Jesus affirmed his insight–and then commanded the apostles not to tell this to anyone. Why not?
How can we love as Jesus did and commanded, willing to lay down our lives for others?