An archive of posts from my blog series on “Spiritual Wellness” (2020-2023) and “Sustainable Christianity” (2012-2014).
Back in the 1970s and 80s, practically every church had a 16 mm reel-to-reel film projector in its basement. It was the youth pastor’s VCR DVD YouTube of its day. Occasionally, they would show films to the entire church—which is how, at age eight, I came to see two low-budget Christian films called “A Thief in […]
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As a child of the 1970s, I was, of course, a huge Star Wars fan. I remember going with my brothers and their friends to see it for the first time in 1977 at the Northwest Plaza Cinema in Saint Ann, Missouri. I was six years old. My brother’s friend, Greg, tried to scare me before the
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A few weeks after my Enneagram discovery, I was having dinner with one of my adult daughters. I don’t remember much of what we talked about, but I do remember saying to her, “You know, I think I have anxiety.” She looked at me, puzzled, and said, “You didn’t know that?” I laughed and said,
Reading time: 4 minutes. A few years ago, a good friend suggested that I complete an in-depth Enneagram inventory so that we could discuss the results together. I was going through a particularly difficult time, and he thought the results of the inventory could be enlightening for me. Initially, I resisted, but Darrin kept insisting,
Church scandals happen when leaders are platformed before they’ve adequately dealt with their shadow self. Read about taking action from your true self.
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Each of us projects an image of ourselves to God, ourselves, and others, that is not totally accurate. This post focuses on accepting ourselves as we are.
Accepting Ourselves As We Are Read More »
There’s a huge difference between knowing we’re loved and feeling that we’re loved. This post addresses the question of how to receive God’s affection.
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Either you’re paying attention or you’re not. “Paying Attention to Truth” is the second in the Pillars of Spiritual Wellness series.
Paying Attention to Truth Read More »
When was the last time you were fully aware of God’s presence? Maybe it’s time to cultivate an awareness of God. Post 1 in “Pillars of Spiritual Wellness.”
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There is a way to talk politics without sacrificing your friends and family—or your spiritual health—in the process. This week, I invited Christians on my Facebook page to reconsider how the church engages in politics. I think the church should not be fully aligned with either political party. Instead, it should be an independent force,
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