Last Sunday, I was intrigued by the version of the Lord’s Prayer shared by Rev. David Robinson at CSL Olympia. Personally, I have never entertained any other version than the one I learned as a child: “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name …” During my Catholic upbringing, I remember rattling off … More The Lord’s Prayer Revisted
I am back home from visiting my home church early this week. After such a wonderful visit, I finally have time to share about my time away. First, the plane ride from the small Idaho airport was uneventful. But the craziness at the Seattle airport was very unfamiliar to me. More on that later. After … More Back from Visiting My Home Church
If you did not know, my home church is 300 or so miles away in Western Washington (I live in Northwestern Idaho). The story of how this came about is interesting. I would like to share it with you today. When I first became interested in New Thought, I was introduced to a church called … More Visiting with My Home Church
Easter has many meanings and traditions based on folklore and the Biblical story of Jesus. But what do we know about the alternative meaning beyond Easter according to metaphysics and New Thought believers? Over the years, I have read Marcus J. Borg’s writings, particularly those about the meaning behind several of the Christian holidays that … More Alternative Meaning Beyond Easter
Have you ever entertained the thought that light drives out darkness? Did you realize that you can be that light? I spent most of my life thinking I was nothing but an insignificant human being. Of course, my friends and family loved me, but I did not feel important in the world. I spent time … More Light Drives Out Darkness
Yesterday, I participated in oral paneling testing for a new Spiritual Practitioner. It was very interesting since I had not been involved in Practitioner paneling since my own panel in the summer of 2016. Being a Licensed Spiritual Practitioner requires two intensive years of training (plus around two years of prep classes), a written exam, … More Testing a New Spiritual Practitioner
Can we find peace amidst chaos during challenging times? We, the people of the United States, recently witnessed some of the scariest and challenging times in recent history. Of course, I am writing in the aftermath of the protest, turned violent, at the Capitol Building in Washington DC over the 2020 election results. Just seeing … More Finding Peace Amidst Chaos