Doing “Greater Works” Than Jesus

It is one of the more puzzling things Jesus is ever reported to have said,

¹²Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do…

A Call To Empathy

In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election as President of the United States of America, there has been a lot of soul-searching and self-examination going on.

Grieve Well

In the face of the tragic realities that so often afflict the world, we need a new strategy.

I Do Not Understand

I suppose the effort to understand has its place…

The Bible Is A Book Of Love

The Bible has been accused of many things. And it would be dishonest not to admit that the Bible is at times a difficult and challenging book.

12 Symptoms of Spiritual Awakening #3 (Saskia Davies)

3. Feelings of being closely connected with others and nature.

Religious Values

Nechama Tec is Professor Emerita of Sociology at the University of Connecticut, Stamford. She was born in Lublin, Poland and survived the holocaust as a Jew with the help of Polish rescuers.

Gentleness #2 (see January 17)

Further texts and reflections on: Tenderness – Gentleness – Mercy – Compassion

The Human Mission

Often, while preaching, I find myself wishing it was possible to make my words sound more in public the way they sound in my heart.

Five Pillars Of Peace #3

So much of the challenge of living together with some degree of harmony in the human community depends on presence.