. . . notes on the nonviolence of Jesus In my post on itinerancy I wrote that Jesus’s directive was clear: we are to live in such a way that makes clear our unconditional acceptance of our total dependence on God. He did not limit that directive to the practice of sharing (of not possessingContinue reading “A Stranger to Fear”
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Everything Belongs to God
Notes on the Itinerancy of Jesus Jesus was itinerant. I don’t think many historians seriously dispute this; I don’t think many theologians do either. It’s right there in the text. See also Matthew 10:10 (Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff) and Mark 6:8-9 (Take nothing for the journeyContinue reading “Everything Belongs to God”
Holiness Forgotten, Holiness Remembered
. . . Notes on Relationship with God, Jesus, and the Woman at the Well I Jesus However half-heartededly, however gracelessly, I am committed to healing the mind that believes it is separate from the rest of creation. But I cannot do it alone. Hence this writing, this way. Healing must be lived. Love isContinue reading “Holiness Forgotten, Holiness Remembered”
Advent Journal: The Last Day
Today is the last day of Advent. The past couple of years I’ve kept an Advent journal. Last year I was grateful to reach the end; this year it’s different. For a long time I identified as a seeker. I sought God or enlightenment. Happiness and inner peace? It doesn’t matter. Really I was searchingContinue reading “Advent Journal: The Last Day”
Advent Journal: It’s Okay to Love and Be Lifted
Christmas has to do with children. After all of this, given all of this, is that not clear? We are here for the little onesThe wind speaks to the lamb, and the lamb speaks to the shepherd and the shepherd speaks to all of us. The answer to all our problems is a gift, oneContinue reading “Advent Journal: It’s Okay to Love and Be Lifted”
Advent Journal: The Holy Spirit Will Not Deny You
The Holy Spirit will not deny you. Only the ego ever denies you. If you feel anything less than perfect peace – perfect happiness, perfect rest, and perfect holiness – then you are listening to ego, who never means you well. This is not a crime against God or nature but there IS a betterContinue reading “Advent Journal: The Holy Spirit Will Not Deny You”