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Death and Resurrection

There are all of us, and the life we are living, and the life that needs us to live it. That’s it. We have to be aware of it, And get the ratios right— How much for us, How much for the life we are living, How much for the life that is ours toContinue reading “Death and Resurrection”

The Messiah Is NOT the Messiah!

Fred Craddock said, “The message of the Messiah is, ‘There is no Messiah!’” The Messiah is NOT the Messiah! Our life is our responsibility. We have to find our life and live it, with none to help or point the way. Well, not quite. We have all the help we need to find the way–Continue reading “The Messiah Is NOT the Messiah!”

The Gospel Truth

I. Sometimes, the scenario runs like this: You have God and Jesus and the Undeserving Masses and Satan, of course. Then, there are the angels, the apostles, and the Holy Spirit to complete the scene. God is outrageously angry with the Masses for all the wrongs they have done (Never mind foreknowledge and omniscience whichContinue reading “The Gospel Truth”

God

Anything goes with God. God can get by with all of it at any time. God has complete freedom of movement, and is unlimited by past actions, or future possibilities– standing armies, or high mountain ranges. You never know what’s what with God, or what to expect from God. God is the ultimate Trickster God.Continue reading “God”

Fate and Destiny

The terms “fate” and “destiny” are used interchangeably. They are not interchangeable. Fate is the world you are born into, and the genetic makeup that comes with you from the womb. The color of your eyes, your gender including Trans, your sexual orientation, the shape of your nose, the size of your feet, the placeContinue reading “Fate and Destiny”

The Buddha, the Christ, and the Prophet

The Buddha was not a Buddhist, The Christ was not a Christian, The Prophet was not a Muslim. Our work is to BE the Buddha, not a Buddhist, To BE the Christ, not a Christian, To BE the Prophet, not a Muslim. The work is simple: Grow up, Live transparent to yourself, See what youContinue reading “The Buddha, the Christ, and the Prophet”

What Does Wanting Know?

That which has always been called “God” is dependent on us for bringing “God” forth and establishing “God’s” reality within the physical world. We are dependent on “God” for bringing ourselves forth and establishing our reality within the physical world. Denying our dependency, and living as though we are the Captains of Our Own Ship,Continue reading “What Does Wanting Know?”

We Do Our Own Work, Part 3

A purpose beyond our purpose Works like gravity and time To fill the sea Regardless of what civilizations rise and fall, Or which country’s Conquistadors Wreak chaos and havoc on which countries. Through it all, The Purpose is at work, Calling us back to the source and ground of our life, To the Tao ofContinue reading “We Do Our Own Work, Part 3”

We Do Our Own Work, Part 2

Every night our dreams show us how it is in our life, As if to say, “This is how it is–what are you going to do about it?” Every night, the same question: “This is how it is. What are you going to do about it?” We grow up By facing up to how itContinue reading “We Do Our Own Work, Part 2”

We Do Our Own Work, Part 1

Everybody is dealing with something, Bearing some burden. Each one of us is struggling To come to terms with the way things are, Making our peace with the truth of our life. This is the work of maturity, The singular task of the spiritual journey. We are all growing up. The more conscious we areContinue reading “We Do Our Own Work, Part 1”