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we have seen a great light

It is very difficult not to impute into the very unassuming original story all the grand assumptions of our time. We don't know what happened. We can't rely on the texts for historical accuracy. Our minds gather all the accretions built up over the centuries and...

where is the church?

Some people think I hate the church. They read superficially. They think through the narrow conservatism and their myopic understanding of what Christianity and the church are. I love the church and argue that people should have the right to gather together for...

labels

A while ago on nakedpastor I wrote a post entitled labels are the problem. It was interesting the reaction I got to that one. Then someone forwarded me the link to this video of the astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson pretty much saying the same thing. I'm convinced...

just one more chance

I always give people in this situation, including myself (yes, I've been there!), this advice: GET OUT NOW! or, in one word, RUN! It seems from what I know of you on this site is that you have run, you did get out! I'm thankful. And I love your stories. Please share...

more on listening

Seriously! A great book with specific listening and speaking skills that will help you, not only with your kids, but with every living human being. (Is there any other kind?) Here's some bibliographic info: Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, How To Talk So Kids Will...

listening wins

Do you take time to listen? Are you receptive? Are you open? Do you hear the many voices? Can you hear the countless stories? Have you felt the anguish, the pain, the joy, the love? Are your mind and heart wide open? Or do you just chatter your life away, bowling over...

check out our Manifesto

I first published this Manifesto for Spiritual Independence in August when I started this site. Many of you might not have seen it. So I'm posting again. I will about once a month just to keep it in front of us. Please share this with your family and friends. Here's...

5 Pillars Coaching Interviews Me

My friend Nick Pereira of 5 Pillars Coaching interviewed me, so I thought I would post it here for you guys to get a glimpse of me and a little more of what I'm about. We're planning on doing a webinar in a few weeks that we'll invite you to join if you're interested....