I'm not trying to make political statements ,but theological statements. How can religion get itself so identified with one political party, exclusionary world views, or with "pelvic morality" as the defining issues of the Gospel? Jesus surely didn't. Jesus said to "preach the gospel to all nations", which means we do not just talk to ourselves.

To give, and not demand that others receive . . . that is the crossover point to maturity. . .

Heartbreaks, disappointments and even our own weaknesses can serve as stepping-stones to the second half of life transformation. Failings are the foundation for growth. Those who have fallen, failed or 'gone down' are the only ones who understand 'up.'

Your heart has to be prepared ahead of time through faith and prayer and grace and mercy and love and forgiveness so you can keep your heart open in hell, when hell happens.

The movement toward gratitude, authenticity, and union is the natural and organic inner work of the second half of our lives.

The true mystic is always both humble and compassionate, for she knows that she does not know.

The spiritual world is hidden and perfectly revealed in the physical world.