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Silence: Doorway to Contemplation and Interfaith Friendship

By in Contemplation, interfaith dialogue, silence, Spirituality

I’ve just had a new article published on the website of Atlanta’s Interfaith Community Institute. It’s called “Silence: Doorway to Contemplation and Interfaith Friendship.” In Psalm 46, God is quoted as saying, “Be still and know that I am God.” God, the Ultimate Mystery, is greater than human language, thought, or ideas. For this reason, [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 } · July 7, 2011

Quote for the Day

By in Christian mysticism, Christianity, interfaith dialogue, Mysticism

In modern Western society, many people turn away from the Christianity of their formative years because they find its truths smothered under an unreal kind of religiosity. They see that the people in the churches are not changing and becoming better, but rather are comforting themselves and each other in their unregenerate state. They find [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 } · May 13, 2011

Of Gods and Men: Of Martyrs for Life

By in interfaith dialogue, movies, Reviews

Of Gods and Men, the award-winning French film about Cistercian monks who lived at the Monastery of Tibhirine in Algeria and who were killed in 1996 during the Algerian civil war, will begin showing in Atlanta next Friday, April 1. I had the privilege to attend an advance screening sponsored by Sony Pictures today. The [...]

Read full story · Comments { 1 } · March 23, 2011

A Few Thoughts on Psalm 46:10 (Cedar Hill Blog)

By in Contemplation, interfaith dialogue, Meditation, silence

Hello friends. I’ve recently written a post for the Cedar Hill Blog. Cedar Hill is a wonderful retreat center located in Gainesville, GA; I will be leading a day of reflection and renewal centered on contemplation and interfaith spirituality on Saturday, April 2. If you live within shouting distance (or, better yet, driving distance), I [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 } · March 12, 2011

A Taste of Faith

By in Announcements, interfaith dialogue

If you live in or near metro Atlanta, I invite you to an exciting interfaith event tomorrow, December 12, 2010, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Great Hall of Shallowford Presbyterian Church, 2375 Shallowford Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30345. The event is called “A Taste of Faith.” It is sponsored by the Atlanta Interfaith [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 } · December 11, 2010

Interfaith Atlanta

By in interfaith dialogue

If you live in or near Metro Atlanta, and are interested in joining the great conversation between persons of different religions, faiths, and/or wisdom traditions, here are a few online resources to get you started: ATLANTA INTERFAITH LEADERS FELLOWSHIP — An informal organization for bringing together persons of all faiths who share an interest in [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 } · November 16, 2010

Thank you Portland!

By in Contemplation, interfaith dialogue, Mysticism, Spirituality

I’m back in Atlanta after a dizzying five-day trip to the great Pacific Northwest. While in Portland, OR, I spoke and signed books at the New Renaissance Bookshop, Waverly Heights United Church of Christ, and Sts. Peter & Paul Episcopal Church. I also enjoyed lunch and conversation with members of the Muslim community at a [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 } · November 2, 2010
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