Rather than engaging the actual story of Jesus, we have a way of projecting onto the character of Father-God our own personal histories and our theological assumptions. In this light, God as Father doesn’t fare well and looks much more like the dysfunctional fathers we have known than the FatherRead More
There is No Such Thing as a Coincidence.
One of my mantras is ‘Coincidence has a Name!’ There are no chance encounters. What we call detours are usually intended destinations but simply not in our planner or agenda. Part of participation with the flow of the redeeming genius and creativity of the Spirit is to be present enoughRead More
The Shape of the Universe is Love.
There is a community of intelligent mystics who are speaking with profound compassion and authenticity that is on the cusp of the coming reformation. Richard Rohr is one of these who are calling us forward and inviting us to actively change the way we think in our heart and participateRead More
Creating a Safe Space for Dangerous Questions
Yesterday, I was in a studio doing an interview with a South African radio station broadcasting from Pretoria. The focus of the conversation was around EVE, the novel, and the concepts and ideas that challenge assumptions we make about our origins, especially as they have been interpreted for us regardingRead More