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Sean finds God
August 11, 2023
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 about where to look for God in our experience. Realizing where to look helps us develop our concept of God…. Read More
Falling across the Pentecost finish line
May 27, 2022
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.
The Journey from Easter to Pentecost
May 13, 2022
“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 the ugly
May 6, 2022
Composting, a process of transformation, a metaphor of a seven-step process of growth.
Happy Mourning
March 25, 2022
“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.
A leader’s legacy
March 18, 2022
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.
Militant action, mission of peace
March 12, 2022
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?
Jesus tried
March 5, 2022
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?
The great can lay down their lives
February 25, 2022
How can we love as Jesus did and commanded, willing to lay down our lives for others?