Jesus as Shaman
As followers of Jesus Christ, the idea that he could be viewed as a Galilean shaman gives us a fresh perspective on the miraculous aspects of his ministry. We have often ...
Revisiting the Jesus Prayer
Here are 10 key points from the document: 1. The Jesus Prayer is an ancient Christian contemplative practice involving the repetition of a short prayer mantra, such as “Lord Jesus Christ, ...
Reclaiming Jesus’ Heart
As we reflect deeply on the richness and complexity of the Jesus story, we are struck by the conflicting emotions and perspectives it evokes within us. On one hand, there is ...
Contemplative Revolution: Jesus’ Path
As we contemplate Jesus as our central reference point, we are struck by the paradoxical nature of his life and teachings. He was a figure both utterly human and yet somehow ...
The Sign of Jonah (Going Deeper)
We are all Jonah in many ways. Like him, we resist the callings and invitations that would stretch us beyond our limited worldviews and beliefs about who is worthy of God’s ...
The Sign of Jonah
As we walked the spiritual path, the story of Jonah being swallowed by the great whale spoke deeply to our souls. At first, it may have seemed like a simple children’s ...
Embodying Radical Love
We can no longer deny the tragic absurdity that permeates our world and our lives. Injustice, oppression, violence, and the immense suffering they cause – this harsh reality hits us squarely ...
Prophetic Voices Rising
As we contemplate the role of the Hebrew prophets, we find ourselves deeply inspired by their courage and commitment to speak truth to power. Like them, we live in turbulent times, ...
Sacred Texts Reimagined
We have been on a long journey of grappling with scripture and how to approach the sacred texts that have been so central to our spiritual traditions. For many of us, ...
Unsettling Assumptions, Humble Encounter
As we approach the Bible as a spiritual community, we are struck by the immense literary richness contained within its pages. This anthology of texts spanning over a millennium invites us ...
Reoriented by Love’s Voice
As we walk through this world, we often move too quickly, caught up in our own thoughts and failing to truly listen to those around us. But deep listening is a ...
Messy, Marvelous Myths
Our personal stories hold the key to truly knowing ourselves, understanding our fellow humans, and even glimpsing the divine. The narratives we construct about God, society, and our own selves form ...
Writing Spiritual Autobiography
As we embark on writing our spiritual autobiographies, let us approach this sacred task with gentleness toward ourselves. We will not strive for perfection, but rather embrace the messiness and imperfection ...
The Seven Stories
As we reflect deeply on these seven narratives laid before us, we cannot help but feel a stirring within our souls. For too long, our societies and even our faith communities ...
The Cosmic Egg
We realize that for too long, our understanding of spirituality and life has been constrained by a single narrative – “The Story” that our particular religion or culture has handed down. ...
