The real meaning of Christmas

December 24, 2008 | 10 comments

As I was shoveling 4’ of snow off the back deck of our cabin last evening, I had a lot of time to think. Demands on my practice led me to wrestle more with the real meaning of Christmas. As

Listening for God’s direction

December 22, 2008 | 9 comments

When making a critical decision, how do you know if you’re listening to God or to blind human will? This can feel like a tough call to make at times. Last Thursday was one such occasion here on the family

A Christmas story

December 21, 2008 | 8 comments

Sent in by a reader… Pa never had much compassion for the lazy or those who squandered their means and then never had enough for the necessities. But for those who were genuinely in need, his heart was as big

The infinite individuality of God

December 20, 2008 | 4 comments

Of the hundreds of readers who regularly browse this blog, many of you send me pictures, links, articles, videos, and what-not that perk my attention and get my metaphysical gears going faster and faster. Today was one of those days!