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

I have glaucoma, so use eye drops both morning and night.

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

By my definition, prayer is consciously hanging out with God. Being with God in a deliberate way.

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

Real answers need to be found in dialogue and interaction and, yes, our shared human condition. This means being open to one another instead of simply fighting to maintain a prescribed position.

Jesus is an example. We have other examples, including many of our ancestors as role models who understood the inner meaning of our orientation.

I have osteoarthritis, which especially affects my knees.

Speaking for myself, my very integrity as a human being needs to include my freedom to explore who I am both spiritually and sexually. Not just to explore - but to practice.

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

Sports teach us the value of facing yourself and others honestly. You can only grow if you let go of denial and embrace what is real and true.

The world loves talent but pays off on character.

There is nothing more unnatural to religion than contentions about it.

Haven't you guessed by now? I say, my heart hammering. My home is you.

Before I make a mistake, I don't make that mistake.

Flow. Be adaptable. Be sensitive like water, feel the other so you can attune and harmonize with your partner.

Here I am. Here we are. Here we go. Here is all that matters.

exaggerated sunsets / splashed with rain, odd collisions / of roots, animals, seeds. / I didn't like a thing I saw, / so much effort to be strange.

Seeking support from friends and and family is like having people gathered around at your deathbed. It's nice, but when the ship sails, all they can do is stand on the dock waving goodbye.

Whatever the short term clashes between protecting the environment and eradicating poverty, medium term and long term it is clear. Unless we grow sustainably, at some point we face catastrophe