Part II: Disney and the Wisdom of Naiveté
Disney’s ability to speak from the perspective of the child also challenges the hearts and minds of the adults... “I’ve heard a great deal about you, Fa Mulan. You stole your father’s armor, ran away from home, impersonated a soldier, deceived your commanding officer, dishonored the Chinese Army,
The Simplicity of a Child Part I: Introduction
A child’s imagination liberates them from the rigidity of the world and exposes them to a world of possibilities... At about the same time, the disciples came to Jesus asking, “Who gets the highest rank in God’s kingdom?” For an answer Jesus called over a child, whom he
Choosing Love Over Fear
Choosing Love Over Fear: A Collective Easter Message As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the world, we are faced with an unprecedented reality. A reality that has uprooted a life we once relied upon. A reality that has plunged humanity into a world of uncertainty as businesses close
Turning the World Right-Side-Up
Jesus Awakens the Christ in him, so that we may all encounter the Path towards our own Self-Awakening. Scripture: Luke 2:6-14 (MSG) While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. She gave birth to a son, her firstborn. She wrapped him in a blanket
All You Need Is Love
A family is made of love. Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 (MSG) The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they came to the marriage bed, Joseph discovered she was pregnant. (It was by the Holy Spirit, but he
The Birth of Salvation
There is only one culture war at play at Christmas, and that is between Christianity and its actions. Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 The Message (MSG) And Mary said, I'm bursting with God-news; I'm dancing the song of my Savior God. God took one good look at me and look
