5 snouts up for The Rock, a mega church in San Diego, CA. Now I hesitate to do this. What does it say about me that my first post in months (on my birthday, no less) is to rave about a gigantic Christian church? Well you can draw your own … [Read more...] about (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for The Rock in San Diego
spirit & personal
4 snouts up for Tinker Tailor, 2 snouts up for freezing Tower theater
(:)(:)(:)(:) for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy but sadly only (:)(:) for the extremely cold Tower movie theater. Look, I was so cold, I almost can't tell you how many snouts Tinker Tailor should have. I have long defended the Tower (located … [Read more...] about 4 snouts up for Tinker Tailor, 2 snouts up for freezing Tower theater
It always comes down to people
More and more it seems to me that it always comes down to people. At least it certainly does in my small world of lobbying in the state capitol and being a spiritual practitioner. You can talk about institutions, and government and … [Read more...] about It always comes down to people
Why MLK Jr. Day was all about me
Mid-way through ministerial school, lately I've had my doubts. I gave my first sermon last fall at the Tahoe-Truckee Center for Spiritual Living. It was well-delivered and well-received. There was laughter and there were tears (in the congregation … [Read more...] about Why MLK Jr. Day was all about me
Nine Years After 9/11, Let’s End the Fear
You may want to read a piece on fear and 9/11 that I wrote for ministerial class that was posted on the Center for Spiritual Living Santa Rosa Blog. It begins:--Today marks the 9th Anniversary of the attack by Al-Quaida on the United States. In the … [Read more...] about Nine Years After 9/11, Let’s End the Fear
Our Prayer for The State Budget
The power, purpose and presence of God is all there is. It is the only truth. Everything else is a lie. The truth of God is perfect love. The truth of God is perfect abundance.The truth of God is perfect peace.The truth of God is perfect joy.The … [Read more...] about Our Prayer for The State Budget
How the Prayer at the Capitol Went
On Wednesday, June 16, 2010 the Center for Spiritual Awareness, along with a rabbi, a Catholic priest, an Episcopal priest, a Lutheran minister, a (scheduled but didn't show imam) and several other new thought ministers held a prayer service at the … [Read more...] about How the Prayer at the Capitol Went
The Gnostic Christians
Well, you know I'm in ministerial school, so sometimes all I have in my head is what I'm reading. I'm taking a great course on the Gnostic Christians--fascinating. For those who don't know, the Gnostic Christians were an early Christian sect who … [Read more...] about The Gnostic Christians
When are WE going to get over it?
Andrew M. Manis is associate professor of history at Macon State College in Georgia and purportedly wrote this for an editorial in the Macon Telegraph (although I haven't been able to find the direct link). It's thought provoking though. Even though … [Read more...] about When are WE going to get over it?
My take on health care reform
For months I have been assiduously avoiding commenting on the current national health care reform debate. My reasons for this were many: I was too busy; I was cynical about the chances and didn't want to dampen anyone's spirits and most of all, I … [Read more...] about My take on health care reform
Today at 11am–me on Spirt Talk Live
Rabbi Wayne Dosick host of Spirit Talk Live! will air an interview with me on the topic of Pursuing a Ministry in Midlife on his show today, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 11:00am to 12:00 noon pacific time. Click here to listen. … [Read more...] about Today at 11am–me on Spirt Talk Live
Me on Spirit Talk Live 3/10
Rabbi Wayne Dosick host of Spirit Talk Live! will air an interview with me on the topic of Pursuing a Ministry in Midlife on his show Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 11:00am to 12:00 noon pacific time. Click here to listen. … [Read more...] about Me on Spirit Talk Live 3/10