The Death We Fear: On Resisting Change in Others
“Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.” — Pema Chödrön The way we resist change personally and in our own lives is a…
Before We Dive In: A Personal Introduction to The Son of Man & Its Mystic Awakening
The book is moving forward. The manuscript is being imported into InDesign. A handful of guest pieces are out for review—submissions to Sojourners, Relevant Magazine, Christian Century, Branded Way, and…
What Is Love? Rediscovering Agape in a Modern Time
“The whole law is fulfilled in one word: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'” – The Apostle Paul “What is truth?” Pilate asked Jesus, a question that still echoes through…
The Mystical Awakening: Embracing Christianity’s Forgotten Essence
Mysticism, an experiential connection to the divine, has been on the rise. Across demographics and religions, practices that foster a sense of belonging to something greater than oneself are becoming…
Beyond the Fermi Paradox: Consciousness, Existential Crises, and Universal Holons
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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants – Hebrews 12:1-3
In Isaac Newton’s famous statement, “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants,” he encapsulated an enduring truth of human progress. This principle, deeply…
The Neurological Reality of Spiritual Transformation: Connecting Mortality with Responsibility
In the realm of spiritual growth and personal development, the concept of “relational discipleship” has gained significant traction. This model, which I first encountered in Moscow, ID, emphasizes the importance…
Embracing the Void: All-In on Ego Death and Becoming “Me”
“If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.“– Matthew 16:24 I get an idea and I have to go for it. It’s one of…
Redeeming the “Sin of Curiosity”: Part 2 – Towards An Authentic Church
Part 2 – Framing a Church for the Here and Now In a previous post, we explored the intricate relationship between curiosity and love, challenging the idea that they are…
Redeeming the “Sin of Curiosity”: A Path Back to Authentic Faith
Part 1: The Problem with Uncurious Love The tension between curiosity and love is often imagined, but it seems universal. Love must be curious—it knows no other way. Without curiosity,…
