The Natural Prayer

YouTube: The Natural Prayer During my talk last Sunday, I discussed the topic of prayer and its perceived failures. After the service, a friend raised an interesting question regarding the purpose of prayer altogether. Raising such a question can help us reach a...

When Prayer Fails

YouTube: When Prayer Fails Most of us can recall times when we prayed for something, and our desired answer came about quickly and in a way that worked out well for everyone involved. Other times, it seems our prayer goes unanswered. Are we doing it right sometimes,...

What If God Was One of Us?

YouTube: What if God Was One of Us? To the Jewish mind of Jesus’ day, claiming oneness with God was a crime punishable by stoning. That the foundation of his message was oneness with God probably contributed to his conviction in the Jewish court. With her 90s hit...

The Power of Righteous Judgment

YouTube: The Power of Righteous Judgment According to Jesus, our judgment is measured by the level of judgment we give. Using judgment in a righteous manner means being aware of our own biases, prejudices, and emotional reactions. It requires us to pause and reflect...

Return of the Steady State

YouTube: Return of the Steady State Astronomer Fred Hoyle (1915-2001) was a proponent of a theory of creation known as the “steady-state model”. It is interesting that he favored this theory over the “big bang”, though he was actually...

How To Win the Waiting Game

YouTube: How to Win the Waiting Game When Jesus told Pilate that his kingship was not of this world, the average reader assumes he was referring to the coming of the long-anticipated kingdom of God. To the mystic, he was referring to a different way of experiencing...