This is a question I’ve been asking myself a lot lately. How big is God, really? In the conversations I’ve had with people about my not going to church there seems to be a lot of fear for my spiritual safety, and to be honest, I’ve also felt a little nervous regarding the spiritual growth of my two kids without the church to kind of “back...

I’ve been reading a fascinating book at the encouragement of a friend. It’s called “Theology of the Body for Beginners“* Very cool. One of the lessons which struck me was the one on gift vs. grasp. It’s our current social epidemic. In the Garden God had many gifts for Adam and Eve. Instead of trusting Him and waiting for Him to...

In this whole “de-churched” journey I’ve been on for the past couple of years, one of the main goals is to strip my faith of its religion in order to make room for true relationship. The book that started it all for me was So You Don’t Want to Go to Church Anymore by Wayne Jacobsen. It’s not an exaggeration to say that that book...

I’m not really big on politics. I’m somewhat ignorant of the situation in the world – I admit. I am working towards fixing this by reading through “The Economist” every week (another goal that is sometimes met, sometimes not). One thing that is evident is the mess going on in Europe and how politicians are working to fix some serious...

I always find it interesting when you see convergence in your life – several things all combine to give you the same message. This time everything I’m reading is about passion and desire. That sounds a bit hot and sweaty, so let me clarify: I’m reading “Think and Grow Rich“, “The Success Principles“, “The Greatest...

Have you ever watched a young child discovering something? Maybe they’ve found an ant on the sidewalk, or the first dandelion, or a feather. Maybe it’s the first time they’ve ever seen real animals up close, or heard a symphony orchestra, or bounced on a trampoline. Whatever it is, children have the most magical sense of the world around them. ...