The Question That Makes Christianity Uncomfortable There is a question people ask Christians all the time, and I understand why they ask it. What happens if somebody does not believe in Jesus, does not accept the Bible, but lives what most of us would call a good life? Suppose that person is kind, generous, honest,
When Being a Good Person Is Not the Whole Christian Message Read More »
David Was Anointed for a Throne David was not called to become a pastor, priest, or preacher. He was anointed by Samuel to become king. That distinction matters because sometimes we have made the mistake of assuming that every spiritual calling must eventually look like church work. David’s anointing was spiritual, but his assignment was
Your Calling May Not Look Like a Pulpit Read More »
One Powerful Word There are certain words in the English language that seem to become larger when you place the name of God beside them. One of those words is grace. I have heard that word in church all my life, but the older I get, the more I understand that grace is much deeper
Grace: When God Moves Toward Us in Love Read More »
The Principle That Made Me Stop and Think The deeper I looked into Hermetic philosophy, the more one principle kept pulling me back, and that was the principle of mentalism. There are traditionally seven principles presented in The Kybalion, but mentalism is placed first because the others can be understood through the way we perceive
The Mind Behind the Life: Understanding the Hermetic Principle of Mentalism Read More »
Why Dopamine Matters When I think about motivation, concentration, pleasure, and the drive to get something done, dopamine is part of the picture. Dopamine is an important chemical messenger used throughout the brain and body. In the brain, it plays major roles in movement, learning, attention, motivation, and reinforcement. It also helps the brain respond
The Feeling of Being Stuck Sometimes I know something in my life needs to change, yet I keep ending up in the same emotional place. I understand the problem well enough to talk about it. I recognize the anxiety, fear, anger, or behavior that keeps getting in my way. I may even promise myself that
When I Feel Stuck: Using the Chakra System to Understand What May Need My Attention Read More »
The Question We Are Sometimes Afraid to Ask Why are so many Black Americans still Christian? That is a fair historical question, especially when Christianity is often discussed alongside slavery and European colonialism. Some slaveholders and ministers used Christian teaching to encourage obedience and protect the social order. That history is real and should not
Did Black Americans Inherit Christianity—or Remake It? Read More »
The Question Behind the Question One spiritual question has stayed with me because it sounds simple but carries a lot underneath it. “If I am the source, why don’t I feel like it?” I understand why somebody would ask that. We often imagine spiritual awareness should come with a certain feeling. We expect confidence, peace,
The Sentence That Comes After the Mistake There is a sentence I have probably said more times than I care to admit: “Well, I already blew it.” I may say it after eating something I promised myself I would avoid. I may say it after spending money that was not in my budget. I may
“I Already Blew It”: How One Mistake Becomes an Excuse to Give Up Read More »
The Difference Between Loneliness and Solitude There is a difference between being alone and feeling lonely, and I think understanding that difference becomes increasingly important as we move through life. Two people can spend an evening alone in nearly identical circumstances and experience that time completely differently. One person may feel peaceful, free, and comfortable.
Loneliness and Solitude: Being Alone Is Not the Same as Feeling Alone Read More »