Last week a former member of my last church said to me, “Why didn’t you just take a sabbatical instead of leaving the ministry?” Now, I know this person loves me and wishes I never left the ministry and had continued as their pastor. But there are so many problems...
Are you afraid to get back in the game? Me too!
Hi guys! Fear. Fear is one of the biggest blocks to getting back out there. I know this personally. As many of you already know, I get attacked quite a bit online. I’m not talking about disagreements or someone just saying they don’t like my stuff. I’m talking about...
Spiritual Cross-Training
Last night Lisa and I were invited out to our friends’ cottage on the river. We had a wonderful evening sitting on the deck overlooking the very active river, full of boaters, swimmers, sailors, and even jet-packers, while we drank a fine wine, ate local smoked...
Trying Something New: TLS Takeout Podcast
For my letter this week, I'm just mentioning a couple of updates. One is Lisa and I and our kids are going to Ontario to visit my family. We're having a big celebration because my parents both turn 80 this year and celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. The second...
Leaving Controlling Relationships and Communities
Sophia decided she had to make the definitive cut that tied her to constrictive and controlling relationships and community. With one decisive swing of the axe, she separated herself and set herself apart. Of course, they would interpret her decision and act as...
Authenticity with Accountability
This letter’s going to be short. I’ve been busy in many ways over the past 2 weeks. Lisa’s been in Alabama taking care of her brother following his open-heart surgery. She returns tonight. I can’t wait! Today I want to write about something that TLS values very much....
Why there is Swearing in TLS
Last week I asked TLSers in our Facebook group for an explanation I can give to people who ask, “Why is swearing allowed on TLS?” Some people who are no longer with us found it either unnecessary, or rude, or indicative or immaturity or even sinfulness. Some others...
Google, and why TLS is a great team!
Google does a lot of research. One of the most ongoing and intensive studies has been about teams. What makes a good team? This is important to Google because they work in teams. I was very pleased to read their conclusions that were released recently. Before I tell...
Truth Pushes and Pulls
My spiritual journey is very much an inward one with outward consequences. I have been a hard seeker after truth, and this has forced me to constantly physically move myself to more suitable and sustainable living conditions for this spiritual journey. I believe truth...
The Resources Available to You
Hi everyone! My passion, my mission, and I choose to accept it, is to help people on their journeys of spiritual independence, and to provide safe places for spiritually independent people to gather. The other night Lisa and I went to a wedding. There were a lot of...
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