False prophets and their show
Get-rich quick schemes are all about the show. The attractive leaders are well-polished. How does this compare to the Sermon on the Mount?
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Beth Bradford
- Jun 12
- 2 min
Use One Word When It's Hard to Meditate
The Cloud of Unknowing suggests using “God” and “sin” as simple words during contemplative work. These short words ground us in meditation.
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Beth Bradford
- Jan 29
- 5 min
The Enneagram--A Junk Science Spiritual Path
The Enneagram claims to be a means of “unlocking” your Christian potential. It quantifies who you are in God, and you're more than a number.
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Beth Bradford
- Nov 20, 2021
- 4 min
It's Time We Call 'Bullshit' on Certain 'Mystics'
Joel Osteen even calls bullshit on them. Sure, he might put it more politely while broadcasting to millions of people, but he still...
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Beth Bradford
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
The 'Hidden' Message of the Leaf
The message is always there but remains hidden from us because we've put material things over our spiritual eyes.
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Beth Bradford
- Aug 24, 2021
- 3 min
Avoid the Esoteric Hype
Spiritual experiences take work. Lots of it. It's also not very pretty. And if we try to rush it too soon, it might actually be traumatic.
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Beth Bradford
- Aug 2, 2021
- 2 min
Joy Comes in the Morning
We think that all is lost. We lose hope. We cry and cry and don’t think the anguish will stop.
Then suddenly, it’s morning.
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Beth Bradford
- Jul 3, 2021
- 2 min
What a Leaf Can Teach You
The leaf also didn't care to set itself apart from the rest. It knows its place on the tree. It shares resources with the other leaves.
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Beth Bradford
- May 10, 2021
- 3 min
How Do We Really Know?
However, God always makes turns in the road to make sure we're paying attention. These turns aid in our growth as well.
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Beth Bradford
- May 6, 2021
- 2 min
Find Something to Smile About
Oftentimes, it's living life a little more slowly and mindfully allows us to find something to smile about every day.
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Beth Bradford
- Apr 27, 2021
- 1 min
You are this Light
Although most translations of this sutra will say "be islands unto yourselves," I found this translation to be beautiful.
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Beth Bradford
- Apr 20, 2021
- 1 min
Passage Meditation--Merton
In case you missed my passage meditation, the reading is below. It comes from Thomas Merton's book, New Seeds of Contemplation.
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Beth Bradford
- Apr 12, 2021
- 2 min
A Tree Gives Glory to God
Eventually this patchwork of these idealized identities covers up our authenticity. I know for myself that I have struggled with this.
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Beth Bradford
- Apr 1, 2021
- 4 min
The Devil Is in the Reaction
Evil seeks separation, whereas God seeks unity. Evil is the thorns that seek to choke the seeds of life.
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Beth Bradford
- Mar 23, 2021
- 1 min
Passage Meditation from Kahlil Gibran
One drop of water contains all the secrets of the oceans. In one motion of the mind are found all the motions of all the laws of existence.
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Beth Bradford
- Mar 22, 2021
- 3 min
The Connection Between Loneliness and Life Meaning
When we don't have meaning in our lives, we find it difficult to cope, particularly when we're alone.
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Beth Bradford
- Mar 17, 2021
- 4 min
What Kind of (Spiritual) Student Are You?
She sees every class, experience, and project as a small part of shaping her faith. She knows that she makes mistakes. We all do.
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Beth Bradford
- Feb 23, 2021
- 3 min
Trying to Grasp, We Lose
Rather than exhausting all of my efforts, I have to recognize when to let go. I can't give more than what I have.
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Beth Bradford
- Nov 10, 2020
- 3 min
Solitude is not just for hermits
The researchers also speculated that those who had low identity development might not know how to spend time alone to reflect.
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Beth Bradford
- Oct 17, 2020
- 1 min
A Healing Savasana
Listen in for some peaceful restoration. Music: "Enlightenment" by Chris Collins at indiemusic.com.
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