Reading does not just give one knowledge. A book does not just contain information. A book is another humans thoughts, therefore reading is a quiet act of love. For to read through a book is to give another human their … Continued
“Governments and states have to exist when people have no inner feeling of their solidarity with others, when human society is nothing more than an abstract term for a collection of individuals—divided from each other because each one is divided … Continued
Forgiveness does not promise to fix something, change someone, erase a memory, or…be easy. It does not promise the mathematics will line up: that you will be paid back, protected or guaranteed emotional restitution. No, forgiveness is not always justice … Continued
What would it look like to speak to others as though they were God? Would you explain eternity, life, and love to God? Or would you stand in the presence of greatness, understanding he knows all these things and probably, … Continued
Before the flower bloomed, it took root. Before it took root, it was broken. And before it was broken… …it was accepted by the soil. Does love transform?Does love renew?Does love grow?Does love open us up? Yes. How? With truth?Power? … Continued
I was once in a Christian meeting (it was a worship service of sorts) and the woman conducting the meeting wouldn’t let the service stop until everyone’s hands were raised. She looked around the room and saw arms folded, a … Continued
The Redwood Forest, being the magical and majestic place that it is, attracts many souls seeking spiritual solace, inspiration and answers. It’s been said that, on certain rainy days, a black crow has often met these seekers at the forest … Continued
Religion in Latin is Re-legare: to reunite. For that is what religion can do at its best—unite us with the divine. Reminding us that it—life—is one, and everything is connected, reuniting us with god, each other, and ourselves. And mankind … Continued
Is it really true that the problem with humanity is that it doesn’t believe in God? That what humans need is to be reminded, pointed to, encouraged, evangelized, preached the gospel, told about Jesus, something to instruct their carnal minds … Continued
Did you know that, sometimes, the people who are the most hurt are actually arrogant? When someone is “hurting” it’s generally assumed that they are innocent. That they experienced something wrong. Something they definitely didn’t deserve. Usually when someone is … Continued