I sat comfortably on a rock – covered in lichen. From my perch, I could look down the foothill at the city and the coastline. Though it was overcast, it was clear enough to see past the oil platforms to
These gods are human.
My name is Alexis. I own the label “Christian,” watch Lucifer, and I love it. Here’s where you might say, “Hi Alexis!” I love Tom Ellis as Lucy. He’s fantastic. Here’s where you say, “Mmhmm. Yes.” Sure, his role in
Our magical secret tool
It’s Tuesday. I woke up later because our sleep was disrupted by a sick preschooler. I’ve got some coffee. I feel like talking about magic. First, let me inform (or remind) readers that I grew up with two ordained ministers
What are you doing?
What are you doing? This is my two year-old’s favorite question these days. He learned it from me asking him at various points in the day. Sometimes I ask this when it’s quiet (potential troublemaking). Other times I ask when
This is the revolution you need.
The more I learn about matters of the spirit, the more convinced I am the only way to achieve any real human progress is through spiritual development. Now this is something anyone can do regardless of belief. What do I
God is an idealist.
Recently there has been a political debate between idealism and realism centering on the American Democratic Party’s presidential candidates, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. Those in favor of Bernie Sanders argue that in order for national change it is necessary
Everything human religion in a few hours?
How does a person take a complex socio-cultural code of ethics and beliefs and distill it into content for two hours? Sheer force of will. I can’t include every item about a faith in an hour’s worth of class. That
Religion Changed Me Forever
There are two weeks left before my world religion curriculum and interfaith devotional are available to read by the general public. Two weeks ago (ish) I began soliciting reviewers around both the curriculum and devotional. At the time, I thought
Go With The Flow
Sometimes my toddler doesn’t follow directions. In fact, there are times when he actively fights to do the opposite of what I ask. He is almost 2.5 years old. He’s testing. He’s being independent. It’s expected. However, he’s starting to
Beloved
Beloved. That is who you are to me. Whether you’ve known me for eons, or are a stranger annoyed by my voice, you are beloved to me. How can I explain this so you understand in the cells of your
