Jesus said, “Speak the truth in love.” And the people said, “Yeah, but…” How do you speak the truth in love when you are responding to words that hurt? To pictures that are so painful to see? There are many moral issues being raised in the social and...
And you? When will you begin that long journey into yourself? ~ Jalal id-din Rumi It’s that time of year again. A new group of students will begin their Masters of Divinity studies in just 1 week from tomorrow. The Masters program provides a unique experience...
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain Have...
This topic came up in discussion with a beloved yesterday evening. We were talking about what is means to carry strength as women in this world. Sometimes the thoughts of Strength, Power and Might bring up fear, and images of traits we wouldn’t want to have or...
A mentor recently advised me to put myself into the shoes of the people I’m writing to before I begin to write. Trying to imagine this today, all I could do was cry. My whole body felt tight like trying to squeeze into a spandex body suit that might have fit...
It’s officially Fall – a time of change. The kids are back in school, and hopefully, you are getting established in this season’s rhythms by now. It’s hard to believe this year is almost in its fourth quarter. The season of giving is fast approaching. The holiday...
Did you ever play the game of Hot-Cold when you were young? I'm not sure if that's the official name of the game, but it's when one person hides an object or selects something in the room, and the other tries to find it. The one who hid or selected the item gives a...
Welcome! How would you like to experience the ancient mystical jewels of the Sufi traditions of the Middle East brought to you in a peaceful setting right here in the States? In this video, Kamila Shenmen and Salima Adelstein, co-Presidents of The University of...
Today’s post is dedicated to our guide and teacher, Sidi Shaykh Muhammad al-Jamal, on this special day – his BIRTHDAY! If you knew Sidi personally, you know he did not like us to make a fuss about his birthday, but sometimes we just couldn’t help ourselves. And I...
Our world continues to change at rapid rates that sometimes boggle the mind and can certainly disconnect us from the peace, love and purpose that exists in our hearts and souls. However, God has given us many tools to continue to seek Him and know Him. No matter what...
