Today I dive into the kind of approach John Wesley had in mind when it comes to our physical and spiritual health. For Wesley, he believed that the two [spiritual & physical] were tied together. I have frequently said, we can't address a person's spiritual needs/health until we have met their physical needs first. Phrased … Continue reading Our Spiritual & Physical Health | Wesley Edition

Children & Education | A Wesley Tradition John Wesley grew up during the eighteenth-century in an English society that was rapidly transforming. Throughout this time period, children and education were undoubtedly part of the transformation taking place. John Wesley's approach to children and education would largely be shaped by the influence of his mother, Susanna … Continue reading A Praying Mother | Susanna Wesley

The image of John Wesley in front of a rainbow backdrop seems to be quite a controversial image. What would John Wesley say to us today regarding politics, religion, and the intersection of the two? Would he be opposed to the anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that is rampant across the United States right now or would he … Continue reading John Wesley & Politics

Meetings | Emails | Calendars | Family | Kids | Work | Social Life It seems like life can be so overwhelming at times. Have you ever felt like your day, week or even your month has been busy? If your life is anything like mine, I'm guessing that is a question I don't even … Continue reading Feeling like your life is too busy?

As I conclude the semester in PT610 | Spiritual Formation and Social Change, I have chosen to complete a close reading on Howard Thurman. Howard (1899-1981) was a leading figure in the change for social justice movements. As noted by the Boston University's School of Theology's website, "He was one of the principal architects of … Continue reading Closing Reading of Howard Thurman

Thich Nhat Hanh says, "life is filled with suffering, but it is also filled with many wonders, like the blue sky, the sunshine, the eyes of a baby. To suffer is not enough. We must also be in touch with the wonders of life." Letting go of our suffering, the traumatic events of our past … Continue reading Release of our Suffering

I have recently been contemplating what the difference is between joy and happiness. Thich Nhat Hanh once wrote, "A physician who accurately understands her patient's condition does not sit and obsess over a thousand different explanations or anxieties as the patient's family might. The doctor knows that the patient will recover, and so she may … Continue reading Thich Nhat Hanh | Joy

Thich Nhat Hahn's interview with Jo Confino revealed these beliefs, "He believes we need to move beyond talking about the environment, as this leads people to experience themselves and Earth as two separate entities and to see the planet in terms only of what it can do for them. Change is possible only if there … Continue reading Love | All of Creation

I am particularly intrigued about mindfulness, and picked up a magazine about mindfulness. I am chewing on this question: "how do we remove the moss and brick in our lives? "Confused minds suggest that existence is meaningless, even absurd, and this adds another coat of black to our darkened hearts. Thich Nhat Hanh once said, … Continue reading Authentic Living