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September 2026

September 28, 2026

Jesus and Lao Tzu: Seven Striking Parallels

What’s the most astonishing thing about Lao Tzu? Sometimes, he sounds uncannily like Jesus—centuries before...

September 22, 2026

“You Got Your Lao Tzu on My Jesus!”

What do Jesus, Lao Tzu, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups have in common? More than...

September 13, 2026

Mo Thomas: Book Review from a Black Hole

I’ve learned that some book endorsements are a favor. Mo Thomas’s review of my book...

September 06, 2026

If Birds Talked, They Couldn’t Fly

Words can teach, comfort, and heal—but they can also weigh down the soul. What might...

August 2026

August 30, 2026

Pinocchio and the Power of the Uncarved Block

Pinocchio may seem an unlikely guide to Lao Tzu and Jesus. Yet the puppet’s story...

August 24, 2026

I Met Papa Before I Read The Shack

Before William Paul Young published The Shack, I had my own encounter with God as...

August 17, 2026

The Guest Who Stayed at an Unfriendly Table

Feeling like an unwelcome guest? Jesus models how to be a gracious guest, even at...

August 03, 2026

Kairos, Chronos, and the Eternal Now

How can you make prayer more meaningful? By giving ordinary moments enough attention to become...

June 2026

June 29, 2026

Jesus and Lao Tzu: Living Without Fear

What if divine protection isn’t about escaping danger, but learning to walk through the world...

May 2026

May 25, 2026

Jesus & Lao Tzu: Understanding God as Tao

For those who struggle to imagine God as a cosmic ruler, the Tao reveals the...

April 2026

April 27, 2026

Prayer in One Hand, Humor in the Other

Prayer beads and shared laughter showed me two ancient human powers that can interrupt violence...

April 20, 2026

Jesus & Lao Tzu: The Difference Between Power and Strength

These days, it seems everyone wants to be strong. But true power means more than...

April 13, 2026

How Haiku Can Deepen Christian Spirituality

April 17 is International Haiku Poetry Day. What is the history of haiku? How can...

March 2026

March 09, 2026

Holy Water Does WHAT Now?

March 22 is World Water Day. Let’s talk about what holy water does—and doesn’t—do. And...

March 02, 2026

Jesus & Lao Tzu: The Peaceable Kingdom

Jesus & Lao Tzu: The Peaceable Kingdom Do you want to live in a peaceful...

February 2026

February 23, 2026

How Household Shrines Create Breathing Space in Your Home

Your home is your castle—but is it your sanctuary? Household shrines can turn ordinary rooms...

January 2026

January 06, 2026

Renaming God: Why “The Course” May Save Your Faith

If the name “God” has been used to harm or abuse, try “The Course”—a Path...

December 2025

December 01, 2025

Jesus & Lao Tzu on Mission: People Aren’t Projects

Maybe your grandpa used to say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” What if...

November 2025

November 24, 2025

Renaming God: Could “Peace” Be Another Name for the Divine?

Most of us don’t think much about peace until we realize how badly we need...

November 17, 2025

Get Real! Toxic Positivity Is Not a Fruit of the Spirit

Toxic positivity in Christian spaces silences honest emotions. Real faith makes room for grief, lament,...

October 2025

October 27, 2025

Jesus & Lao Tzu: Winnie the Pooh and the Serenity Prayer

What does Winnie the Pooh have to do with the Serenity Prayer? Both display truths...

October 20, 2025

Renaming God: The Unmoved Mover and The Center

Renaming God as the Unmoved Mover and the Center displays the Divine as stillness in...

October 13, 2025

Retrain Your Brain: 7 Steps from Outrage to Inner Peace

When unwelcome and alarming posts keep appearing on your feed, you can retune your algorithm....

September 2025

September 22, 2025

Jesus & Lao Tzu on Doing All Things Well

After a healing miracle, people said that Jesus did “all things well.” How can you...

September 08, 2025

Holy Spirit and the Art of Renaming God

For those who can no longer relate to Deity in anthropomorphic terms, relating to God...

August 2025

August 04, 2025

Jesus & Lao Tzu: How to Make Yourself Content

We live in a high-pressure, commercial society that relies on making you discontent. How can...

July 2025

July 28, 2025

Can Christians Rename God as “The Universe” and as “Nature”?

These days, you hear many people substitute the word “God” with “The Universe” or “Nature.”...

June 2025

June 23, 2025

Renaming God: Finding the God of My Understanding

For as long has religion as existed, people have been renaming God according to their...

June 15, 2025

Father’s Day: What If God Just Wants to Be With You?

A reflection on father-son time with my little boy, who’s all grown now. As with...

May 2025

May 15, 2025

Why Renaming God “The Host” Appeals to Every Faith Tradition

Members of the world’s religions disagree on the name for God. I suggest “The Host”...