“Religion is the Story We Tell”

Dear Beloveds,

One way to approach religion is to think of religion as the story we tell ourselves about who we are. This includes the story of where we come from, where we’re going and who we should be. The story … read more.

SPIRITUAL CHALLENGE: A Personal Growth Exercise – “SWAP STORIES”

Our theme for January is STORY and my challenge to you this month is to Swap Stories with someone. Swap the Story of your life with someone who doesn’t know it. Your partner for this probably won’t … read more.

Dear Beloveds,

Our theme for December is Presence, and even though winter is upon us, I’m thinking of surfing. Being in the present moment, being non-reactive and aware of yourself, your emotions, and your thoughts without letting them overwhelm you is a meditative practice that takes … read more.

SPIRITUAL CHALLENGE – “Prepare to be a Powerful Presence”

Quite often when someone is hurting, the best thing you can do is just be present to them. Sit with them, maybe hold a hand. Your presence is powerful and enough. You don’t have to find a … read more.

“Getting Lost in that Book”

Dear Beloveds,

I spent summer days doing a lot of things while growing up, but the two things I did most of all, especially the summers of my grade school years were playing baseball (and watching baseball on T.V. and listening to … read more.

SPIRITUAL CHALLENGE – Pick a Summer Reading List and Read Your Way Through

The theme for the month is summer reading and I challenge you to find a summer reading list and begin working your way through it a book at a time. The task may … read more.

“Do Over”

Dear Beloveds,

When my son was four years old, we went to an amusement park and one of the things we did that day was play mini-golf. He loved it! He became a mini-golf aficionado. We couldn’t pass a mini-golf course without him begging to … read more.