The Bible Alive

The message and vision of all the prophets is simple and consistent: Choices have consequences. Jeremiah 8:18-19, Amos 8:4-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-7.

Scriptural verses and pagan rituals swirl together in a deep affirmation of purpose and power. Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9; John 11:32-44; Revelation 21:1-6.

Understanding that choices have consequences can confine us to obedience out of fear. But Jesus calls us further—to creativity out of love. Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Sirach 15:15-20; Matthew 5:21-37; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9.

When we are aligned with our spiritual essence, our spiritual needs are met with overflowing good. We’ll explore this topic using Matthew 14:13-21 and Isaiah 55:1-5.

Coming face-to-face with our divine essence requires a harrowing journey into the unknown. Exodus 24:12-18, Matthew 17:1-9, 2 Peter 1:16-21.

Ash Wednesday represents our commitment to the Light—a joyful process of spiritual spring cleaning. Joel 2:12-14; 2 Corinthians 6:2-10; Matthew 4:1-11 and 6:1-6.

What we affirm in faith we receive as life experience. So choosing wisely is the most important step! Tune in as we discuss this in 1 Kings 3:5-12 and Romans 8:26-39.

It’s not just in obeying the law, but rather in fully embracing its underlying love, that we will move easily forward on our spiritual journey. Join me as we explore this idea in Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 and Matthew 21:33-36.

Philippians 4:1-9, Matthew 22:1-14

We must choose our spiritual guides carefully—and distrust those who are sure they know the way! We’ll look more closely at this in Matthew 15:10-28.

Abundance is not about how much we have, but how freely we share. 1 Kings  17:1; Mark 12:38-44; Hebrews 9:24-28.

From its earliest books (Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18) to its closing letters (1 Thessalonians 2:1-8), the Bible’s central theme is love. Why, then, does it so often generate so much hatred?

If we express ourselves exactly as God expresses to us, we will dissolve every obstacle on our spiritual path. We’ll explore this in Exodus 14:19-31 and Matthew 18:23-35.

We are spiritual beings here to serve a divine purpose, and all the resources we need are available to us, if we simply ask. Isaiah 58:9b-14; Jeremiah 1:4-10; Hebrews 12:18-29.

Divine Light and Abundance are dispensed in the universe, not according to our human sense of need or fairness, but according to our willingness to serve as open channels. Join in as we explore this in Exodus 16:2-15 and Matthew 20:1-16.

Our relationship to the religious laws of man guides us to a recognition of the greater Law of God, and then to an acceptance of the Law-based Love that is our truth. Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-13; Psalm 119:33-40; Matthew 5:38-48; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23.

Spiritual maturity requires us to trust confidently in our Oneness with infinite love and guidance, and to act accordingly, even if we find ourselves at odds with more traditional believers. 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Isaiah 58:1-9, Matthew 5:13-20.

The controversial new book Zealot by Reza Aslan portrays a Jesus concerned, committed, and actively engaged in changing the world. Is this so new? Luke 12:32-40; Hebrews 11:1-16.

It is not in the distracting dramas of life that we will find our connection to the divine, but in the quiet power of the voice we hear in the Silence. We will explore this topic in 1 Kings 19:9-15 and Matthew 14:22-33.

The key to living a joy-filled life is to concentrate, not on apparent lack, but on the omnipresent Good already present. Luke 17:11-19, 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c, 2 Timothy 2:8-15.