I may be the master of self-deception and not even know it. See, we can be wise, we can value all the right things, we can study and pray and serve and meditate… And then all of a sudden we realize we are just a big Shit. There is always something…
Tag: christianity
Why isn’t spirituality taught in Christian churches?!?
Until about 20 years ago, spirituality as a term and specific form of study was not used at all outside of Catholicism… including other religions, but especially within Protestantism. Part of my own (and many that I know who are not in the church) frustration with the churches I have been a part of is that there is no real teaching on processing and/or growing in direct spiritual experience of God.
Discipline, Action, Suffering, Death
Stations on the Road to Freedom Dietrich Bonhoeffer; July 21, 1944 Written the day after his failed attempt to assassinate Hitler Discipline If you set out to…… Read more “Discipline, Action, Suffering, Death”
Finding my voice
I know very clearly that my life in it’s entirety is devoted to the spiritual path. My study, my offerings to the community, my study of self, my prayer life… all of it is for an increased awareness and relation with Spirit, for myself, the community, and the planet. The question is how to remain true to my heritage, ancestors, foundation, and local community?
Rohr – Christians have a phd in “either/or”
Thank you for your words, once again, Richard. Here, he talks about the all-too-common dualism in Christianity (about the 7:00 mark). From the Evolutionary Christianity website. Richard…… Read more “Rohr – Christians have a phd in “either/or””
Nathan Bettger | Oshkosh, WI 