For me, the word “spiritual” is a way of seeing and embodying within the world. In other words, it's a worldview. Being spiritual is about seeing and honoring the inherent dignity within all things, including ourselves. The word "spiritual" is a shortcut-word for inherent dignity.

Here is a quick list of books that have shaped, and continue to shape, my spiritual worldview. If any of them sound compelling or challenging for you, I invite you to grab a copy, either through the links or through your local library!

When I began leading workshops on contemplative prayer, I would ask people: what is contemplation? They would say words like “silence,” “darkness,” “chanting,” and most would paint an image of monks wandering the hallways of some far-off monastery. There has to be more to it than this.

Engaging a contemplative spirituality is an accessible and practical way to embody a spiritual life.

What would it mean to live into a mature spirituality that has the capacity to hold opposites together? This is a question I feel reverberating deeply within my body right now as I process the state of our Nation as well as the state of our Church.

Have you ever had a teacher who made an impact on you? An impact that extended far beyond the time you spent in class with them? For me, that teacher was Mr. Yudin. He was my 10th grade history teacher, a small balding man with a lovable temper.

It’s a hard year to be a teacher. And it’s also a perfect time for our community to show some love to the teachers who are supporting our Tacoma kids so much.

This year, I once again had the honor of facilitating a group viewing of CONSPIRE, this time around the theme of Me/Us/the World. Here were my three key takeaways from the event.

In a culture of nonstop growth, how can we create small groups that allow for vulnerability and storytelling?