BishopCraig Podcast- Evolving Visions and Versions of God, Part I April 28, 2013
- Tragedy in Boston: The Message from the Compassionate Heart Community on April 21st April 21, 2013
- Lineage and the Evils of Apostolic Succession April 10, 2013
- Sermon from the Ordination of Yvonne Younes April 8, 2013
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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Daily Teaching for Wednesday, February 29th
Leap Day. If ever there was proof that time was subjective, it’s Leap Day. When scientists realized that the three hundred sixty-five day year didn’t quite account for one complete revolution around the sun, they added an extra day every … Continue reading
The Relationship Test
To be honest, if the title of this post drove you to read it and you have never visited my blog before, I am a bit worried about you. Rather than waste your time, I will say that if you … Continue reading
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Daily Teaching for Tuesday, February 28th
Many times people get angry not when they are being treated unfairly, but rather when the natural consequences of their actions – perhaps actions they now regret – come to their attention. In fact, many of the complaints we hear … Continue reading
The Spirituality of Chronic Invisible Illness
I have started writing this post at least twenty times and stopped for fear of seeming to be a whiner, or pandering for sympathy, or some other such nonsense. Then I learned that nearly half of Americans suffer from a … Continue reading
Daily Teaching for Monday, February 27th
Each Monday starts a new week, and brings with it the challenge to leave last week in the past where it belongs. The only way to live this day is to leave yesterday behind.
Radical Moronic Fundamentalism
I’d like to address what I consider to be not only the most dangerous religious trend in America today, but also the most dangerous social trend: Radical Moronic Fundamentalism. What is Radical Moronic Fundamentalism? It’s the notion that you can … Continue reading
Daily Teaching for Sunday, February 26th
It seems like there is no shortage of people on Facebook who try to encourage their friends to declare their love for Jesus on Facebook by either copying a status message or “liking” a Facebook page about Jesus. When it … Continue reading
Daily Teaching for Saturday, February 25th
When we look to spiritual or religious leaders to tell us what to believe or how to behave, we are asking to be manipulated and mistreated because we are surrendering our best instincts and our own power to another fallible … Continue reading
Daily Teaching for Friday, February 24th
No matter the situation, an amazing amount of good will can be built by taking a few extra minutes to explain things, answer questions, and hear people’s concerns. It’s easy to believe we are too busy to take the extra … Continue reading
Manipulation in Religious Clothes
It’s no secret that the entire mega-church industry is built on the emotional manipulation of the congregation. From the lighting to the music to the message, and everything in between, there is no detail that isn’t carefully planned to achieved … Continue reading
