The part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount commonly known as “The Beatitudes” have become familiar sayings to us, almost common place: “Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.” Because they are so familiar, we tend to forget or dismiss how subversive they really are, and how shocking they must have seemed […]
God is here
For the past several days, I have been more consistent with my prayer and meditation practice. I put it on my calendar daily, so it’s more likely that I’ll attend to it. Then, when I’m ready, I set a timer for 21 minutes on my phone. I spend the first minute settling down into my […]
Living a fuller life one day at a time
Every new year, many of us look back at the year that has ended and wonder where time has gone and where our life is going. We make promises to make changes in the new year, to be better people, and to finally wake up to our lives. Soon enough, distractions pile up in the […]
Gather at the Table
Sermon for Jan 5, 2020Christmas 2AEphesians 1:1-14, John 1:1-18 A friend of mine has a sign in her kitchen that simply says “Gather.” Just one simple word that says so much. There’s something about gathering around a kitchen table that solidifies relationships among friends and family. Food is sustenance for life and fuel for our […]
Home for Christmas
Sermon for Dec 29, 2019Christmas 1AIsaiah 63:7-9, Hebrews 2:10-18, Matthew 2:13-23 A popular song this time of year says “I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams.” Other Christmas songs echo this sentiment, stating “There’s no place like home for the holidays” or “There’s no Christmas like a home Christmas.” Many movies play […]
Befriending Ourselves
Are you a good friend to yourself? When you think of a good friend, what characteristics come to mind? Would anyone describe you as a good friend? Now here’s the hard question… are you a good friend to yourself? Sometimes we forget to include ourselves in our desire to be a compassionate, caring presence in […]
Singing in the Rain
December 15, 2019Advent 3AIsaiah 35:1-10, Luke 1: 39-55, James 5:7-10 The last time I was out in the rain without an umbrella on purpose was this past month, when I visited my parents in Brazil. My hometown is a big island, which means that you’re never too far from the beach. I took advantage of […]
Rediscovering joy in daily life and during the holiday season
In this live session recording, I talk about rediscovering joy in daily life and during the holiday season. Yes, you can have joy in daily life! Favorite Place guided imagery Subscribe to the newsletter to receive special discount codes for joining the 40 Days Fuller community, and to stay updated about free resources added to […]
Releasing worry and stress in daily life comes down to ONE thing
In this webinar recorded live on 12/5/19, I talk about reclaiming our lives from worry and managing stress in daily life. It all comes down to one thing! Audio only: Links mentioned in the webinar: The Lake and the Ladder meditation audio Peaceful Me meditation audio The 40 Days Fuller program is a guide for […]
Guided Meditation for Deep Relaxation and Reducing Stress
A reading of Alan Cohen’s “The Peaceful Me,” by Alice Tremaine.