CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE
Four years old;I’m dig, dig, digging a giant holeIn our sandy, sod-less yard(Last year a field of...
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Doukhobors: Spirit Wrestlers
The Doukhobors believed in personal revelation, where each person sought their own understanding of God.
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The Atheist
My fingers tingled with warmth, it would not be long now, and I drove towards him under a tunnel...
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Nuclear Conversion
In my hand … In my own hand … I held a set of keys to Armageddon.
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Recovering Christian Mysticism
For many, discussing magic in a Christian context feels contradictory, perhaps even dangerous. The church’s historical stance on this topic reveals a legacy of fear, condemnation, and restriction intended to keep believers from practices often labeled as “pagan.” But as history unfolds and research evolves, we’re uncovering a more nuanced truth: the presence and use of magic have always been part of human culture, including within religious frameworks.
Read MoreThe Braided Way
The Braided Way is a framework to see every faith tradition as a strand, braided into a larger whole of spiritual awareness. In the Braided Way, combining spiritual practice from various faiths allow us to explore sacred experience and wonder in forms that resonate with our personal spiritual needs and sacred intuitions. In today’s culture, many people shun religious dogma, but yearn for spiritual connection. The Braided Way allows the ceremonies and practices of multiple faiths to be available without the confinements of cultural dogma.