by Chris | Mar 25, 2014 | Feelings
Suppose that we (and everything else) are made of (and live within) a divine super-substance (a Super-Intelligence, perhaps, but not necessarily?), whether we call it the unified field, Consciousness, or God? Suppose post-theism and post-atheism are more appropriate...
by Chris | Mar 24, 2014 | Feelings
At present, there are somewhere over 7 billion different ways to perceive and experience The Great Mystery. Often times–I believe–a significant part of the problem we can experience relative to the term “god” has to do with the fact that seldom...
by Gerrard | Mar 14, 2014 | Feelings
Theres a girl in my college course who is a Christian. Me and three other dudes were asking simple questions about her faith. My questions became more and more less simple and more and more pressing. She couldn’t answer any of my questions and regurgitated the...
by David Hayward | Mar 11, 2014 | Feelings
I felt like giving you guys a free gift today. I created this poster, The Truth is Stronger Than You, based on one of my drawings. I thought you’d like it. You can either download it and print it on nice paper and hang it. Or you can use it on your desktop. Or a...
by Ren | Mar 10, 2014 | Feelings
Contents: Continuing family drama. Lack of fear in the face of rejection and anger. Telling my truth. Standing up to bully parents. Deciphering motives. Realizing new parts of myself in the face of an emergency. Righteous anger. I did it! I stood up to my mom. And I...
by David Hayward | Mar 9, 2014 | David's Letters, I'm confused
Good day my good friends! Many years ago when I was continuing my education in theology and ministry, I took a course called Clinical Pastoral Education. This course is designed to prepare pastors for ministry in clinical settings such as hospitals. It was a...
by | Mar 6, 2014 | Feelings
Can God Be Personal Without Being a Person A few months ago I stumbled across St Andrew’s in Austin’s Vimeo channel. So far, this is the best batch of sermon videos that I’ve seen. Just thought I’d share.
by David Hayward | Feb 28, 2014 | Feelings
A member asks: “How do you handle fundamentalist friends and relatives – do you recommend ‘playing things by ear’ by situation? Coming out fully regardless of the consequences? Or keeping your mouth shut?” Here’s my answer: Yes!...
by CeciliaDavidson | Feb 27, 2014 | Feelings
It’s funny but I realized, thanks to my ex, that I’ve been using my religious upbringing as a weapon against religion, when I should be using it as a weapon against those who abuse their religious beliefs and the rituals to create despicable or...
by David Hayward | Feb 25, 2014 | Feelings
A member asks: “My biggest problem arises when I don’t know whether to tell someone something I believe will set them free, but it might not, since they are stuck in religion. It’s terrible to sit there and listen that my beloved friend doesn’t...
by Chris | Feb 24, 2014 | Feelings
Agree or disagree, and why? No one knows what The Ultimate is in and of Itself, whatever or whoever it may be. Even our perceived man-made constructions may or may not obtain at least in parts. We have no way of knowing. So, I believe, for ANYONE to suggest that they...
by David Hayward | Feb 23, 2014 | David's Letters, I'm okay, Videos
If you prefer to just listen to or watch my embellished video version of this letter, PLEASE CLICK HERE! Dear TLSers: Good morning my friends. I’m feeling rather exultant this morning because Canada once again dominated Olympic hockey with the men’s and...
by David Hayward | Feb 22, 2014 | Feelings
(This is a photo of me drawing my morning cartoon.) A member asks, Q: “How familiar are you with other online communities similar to TLS (evangelical included)? Do you keep tabs on them to see what works and what doesn’t work, and how not to repeat their...
by David Hayward | Feb 21, 2014 | Feelings
(*** This picture was taken this morning on my back deck. Because Canada! I call it “barbecool”.) So one of our members, debbiedarlen, asked this question: Q: I have a question! Do you have any advice about relating to people who seem to find tremendous...
by David Hayward | Feb 20, 2014 | Daily Toast, Feelings
Good day folks! One of the things I really miss about being a pastor of a local church is the teaching part. I love teaching! My teaching style though is not monolog but dialog. I always encouraged interaction. I invite questions! So I want to invite you guys to ask...
by David Hayward | Feb 19, 2014 | Feelings
In my post yesterday “do not cast your pearls before swine”, I suggested that you only share your inner valuables with those who are genuinely interested and care about you and what you have to share. Do not share your truths with those who can’t or...
