Life, faith and the future of the planet
It’s not unusual for us as thoughtful, conscious, emotional human beings to experience a deep existential crisis of the soul. Some have referred to the phenomenon as “The Dark Night” (St. John of the Cross), others as “The Wall” (Hagberg … Continued
I’m teaching on the subject of Christian Spirituality this semester at Alphacrucis University College. I’m also developing a new unit on Discipleship for the Bachelor and Master of Theology and Ministry degrees. That means for the past few months, I … Continued
Aristotle was undoubtedly one of the greatest philosophical minds of Western civilization. He maintained that happiness is humankind’s primary pursuit and ultimate purpose, the one thing for which there is no greater reason. By that, he meant that we study … Continued
“Marriage is made in heaven, but then again, so are thunder and lightning” – Oscar Wilde. Few experiences in life can produce more joy or pain than marriage. Marriage is an almost universal human social phenomenon that all cultures have … Continued
The value of facts is that they are true. The value of beliefs is that they are known. Of course, some beliefs are based on facts and are therefore true, too, but that is not always the case, nor does … Continued
Vulnerability is a curious thing. On the one hand, we genuinely desire to be vulnerable with others. We know that vulnerability is essential to authenticity, and we all want to be known and loved for who we truly are. On … Continued
A lot is going on in our world right now. We are slowly emerging from the first significant pandemic in over a hundred years. War has broken out in Eastern Europe, and there is a genuine threat of conflict spreading … Continued
Life in the twenty-first century certainly comes with many unique challenges, and perhaps none more pervasive and perplexing than the role that mobile web technology now plays. With the advent of smart devices like phones and tablets, life has changed … Continued
Integrity is a virtue that should ideally inform our treatment of one another, whether at home, in business, at work, or while pursuing shared goals. Over the years, I have developed what I believe is a helpful framework for understanding … Continued
Have you ever experienced the pain, frustration, or confusion that comes with a significant loss in your life? Maybe the loss of a friend, a job, an opportunity or a sphere of influence? If you have, you’ll know how disorientating … Continued
