Entrenched scriptural literalism is, in my opinion, completely out of touch with reality.

Our prayers must spring from the indigenous soil of our own personal confrontation with the Spirit of God in our lives.

Seriously, however, I learn a lot about my physical life in the aging and changing of my body.

Also, I walk and hike in several different nearby parks near our home several early mornings a week.

However one might pray - in any verbal way or completely without words - is unimportant to God. What matters is the heart's intent.

Entrenched scriptural literalism is, in my opinion, completely out of touch with reality.

I find Jesus my confidant and companion, brother and savior; our relationship is intimate, vulnerable, demanding yet comfortable and reassuring.