Nurturing 'Spirituality Without Borders'
December 22nd, 2008JanInterfaith
Is religion a prerequisite to spirituality?
Finding the Holy Face of God in Our Communities
December 26th, 2008JanInterfaith
The human soul has intrinsic value. Its value extends beyond what the human being is capable of doing…of earning…of being. It extends beyond one’s human capacity to express oneself. The human soul is meant to be treasured, purely because it IS.
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'Where Do I Fit?' The Discovery of Personal Wisdom and a Place in the Universe
December 4th, 2008JanInterfaithI believe that the discovery of personal wisdom and a place in the universe are two incredibly important and deeply connected ideas. Now, in my 60s, my need for wisdom and purpose seems to have taken on even greater urgency.
Poetry by Surprise
December 22nd, 2008JanInterfaith
Our nearly two-year-old granddaughter is learning the wonder of words. Her phrase conveying her request to any loved one (from parents to grandparents) to get up from the couch and play with her is:
"Up-pah, Mama! Up-pah, Mama!"
25 Bible Passages for Spiritual Care and Comfort
November 27th, 2008JanInterfaith
1. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” (John 13:34)
Improvising One's Way in Life
January 6th, 2009JanInterfaithOne of the things I especially loved doing when I lived in San Francisco was improvisational theatre. Improv is a form of theatre in which the actors perform spontaneously. I fell in love with it. In fact, it was improv that helped me discover my inner preacher, which led me on my path to ordination as an Interfaith Minister!
