Category: Spirituality

The Kingdom of God, Part 4 …strive first for the kingdom of God and (its) righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.[1] One of the better known references to the kingdom of God occurs in what we call the Lord’s Prayer: “…Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth … Continue reading The Kingdom of God, Part 4

The Kingdom of God, Part 3 …strive first for the kingdom of God and (its) righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.[1] The kingdom of heaven is a confusing concept because it sounds like a place a whole lot different than where we are now, yet Jesus says it is … Continue reading The Kingdom of God, Part 3

The Kingdom of God, Part 2 …strive first for the kingdom of God and (its) righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.[1] One of the foundational teachings of today’s Christianity that most needs crucifixion (in my opinion) is the notion of heaven as a place we might go when our … Continue reading The Kingdom of God, Part 2

The Kingdom of God …strive first for the kingdom of God and (its) righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.[1] The kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven are concepts Jesus spoke of frequently. It seems Jesus essentially used the terms God and heaven in this “kingdom” context synonymously, … Continue reading The Kingdom of God

A Divine Awakening, Part 3 Our awareness is everything; our waking up is everything. We need to move from the superficial or “outer self” to the true self or “inner self.”[1] An important aspect to waking up is distinguishing between a problem and a mystery, which is related to understanding what is inside or outside … Continue reading A Divine Awakening, Part 3

A Divine Awakening, Part 2 Our awareness is everything; our waking up is everything. We need to move from the superficial or “outer self” to the true self or “inner self.”[1] The typical daily conscious awareness for most of us is an amalgam of memories and regrets from the past intertwined with plans, hopes, and … Continue reading A Divine Awakening, Part 2

A Divine Awakening Our awareness is everything; our waking up is everything. We need to move from the superficial or “outer self” to the true self or “inner self.”[1] When I consider what it means to crucify Christianity in order to resurrect the Way of Jesus, it is easy and natural to think the process … Continue reading A Divine Awakening

The Wilderness Way, Part 4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.[1] The wilderness way, more than anything else, is about transformation – our transformation as opposed to the transformation of circumstances or someone else. The only thing worse than going through a challenging period … Continue reading The Wilderness Way, Part 4

The Wilderness Way, Part 3 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.[1] To be intentionally led by the Spirit into an experience of wilderness is one thing, since there must be value in going through times of chaos, suffering, and feeling out of control for … Continue reading The Wilderness Way, Part 3

The Wilderness Way, Part 2 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.[1] In biblical descriptions, the wilderness is not a place one goes of one’s own volition. During the 40 years the Israelites wandered in the wilderness, things got so bad they begged to return … Continue reading The Wilderness Way, Part 2