Category: devotion

A Higher Level of Being, Part 5 “I like to say it’s a Christ-soaked world, a world where matter is inspirited and spirit is embodied. In this world, everything is sacred…”[1] Fr. Richard Rohr In past weeks I have attempted to describe how our inner being, our true self – the essential consciousness that is … Continue reading A Higher Level of Being, Part 5

A Love Note to Left-Leaning Christians …do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today. Matthew 6:14 Like many of you, I awoke on Wednesday morning to the news that Donald Trump was re-elected as President, and that Republicans will hold the majority in the … Continue reading A Love Note to Left-Leaning Christians

A Higher Level of Being, Part 4 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 Where do our thoughts originate? Where do our memories reside? Where is the center of our conscious awareness? When we talk to ourselves, where does the conversation occur? Many … Continue reading A Higher Level of Being, Part 4

A Higher Level of Being, Part 3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 In exploring the spiritual-physical Life Continuum I presented last week, it is helpful to assume that spiritual and physical matters differ only in our perception, not in their essence. … Continue reading A Higher Level of Being, Part 3

A Higher Level of Being, Part 2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 The typical “Christian” view of life’s realms, illustrated at left, is of three separate kingdoms where “we” might exist: Earth: a physical realm where we spend our days as … Continue reading A Higher Level of Being, Part 2

A Higher Level of Being In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 A few weeks ago I listed a number of titles often used synonymously with Jesus [1]. These include Son of God, Son of Man, God’s Son, and others. Although these terms … Continue reading A Higher Level of Being

Jesus and the Christ, Part 4 Christ is God, and Jesus is the Christ’s historical manifestation in time. Richard Rohr [1] I got married at 33. I was 37 when our first child was born and just shy of 40 for our second. Each of these events, individually and collectively, expanded my conscious awareness exponentially. … Continue reading Jesus and the Christ, Part 4

Jesus and the Christ, Part 3 Christ is God, and Jesus is the Christ’s historical manifestation in time. Richard Rohr [1] Here is an alternative conclusion about the life of Jesus that some will consider heresy: Jesus of Nazareth was no more divine than you or I. Make no mistake – Jesus was divine, but … Continue reading Jesus and the Christ, Part 3