There seems to be an endless cycle of mass shootings in our world today. There is no commonly agreed upon solution that gives rise to a political remedy. Fear and outrage can motivate, as well as paralyze. Many people cry out, “when will it stop?”.

In the Gospel of John we read that “the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us”. This could be understood to refer to the word, avatar, which is defined as “a visible representation of something abstract” or “embodiment”.

When things are going our way, life seems to be filled with happiness. During times of difficulty or physical challenges, it can feel like suffering. The great masters taught that happiness can be experienced here and now,

How many scary stories are floating around in your head or fearful emotions are popping up unexpectedly? Is it just your fate to be haunted forever by people or events from your past? Let’s get together Sunday and call the Ghostbusters

We touch life and are a part of life in many ways. We use our volition to interact with, speak to, and think about our lives, all of which affect our experience. However, there is one other way, and perhaps the most important way,

In our personal day-to-day lives and on the larger stage of world events, the experience of peace sometimes seems so elusive. One moment everything feels harmonious and peaceful, then some life event intrudes upon our serenity.

Throughout the gospels, when performing a miracle, Jesus would often say something like, “your faith has healed you”, or “to the measure of your faith, so are you healed”. What is faith? Is it just a matter of believing or is it something more?

What is the evidence that there is more to you and me than the manifest material appearance? Is there a lasting and substantial reality that can be known without all the usual religious connotations? Can the sacred be seen?

Life is change. Everything changes every moment. A clearer realization of this can relieve much distress and suffering. Beyond that, true joy is seeing life as it actually is, eternally changing.

Have you ever wondered just how did Jesus pray or even why he would pray? Does prayer have a meaning and function beyond the usual religious significance. Let’s see if we can get to the heart of what the purpose of prayer is using the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ a...