Life Lines

20 May 2025

The Gospel is Bigger Than I Thought

Submitted by Stephen Winters

I see “the Gospel” and “sharing Jesus or talking about God” as much more expansive than using those labels (God, Jesus, etc.). I see the divine infused into everything and everywhere. “In (him/her/it, etc.) we live and move and have our being”. Something doesn’t need to be called a divine name to be an essence of the divine. Just common everyday interactions can be intricately divine without ever mentioning or implying the divine. (Those are just labels used for our benefit). “preach the gospel always.

4 Mar 2025

In a world often defined by rigid labels and divisive ideologies, how do we cultivate a sense of deep connection and meaningful presence? This conversation began with a simple question: how can we practice the presence of God in our daily lives? What unfolded was a journey beyond traditional religious boundaries, a quest to uncover the universal essence of spirituality.

25 Nov 2024

God's grace is available to everyone, everywhere. Yet, humans often insist that you must call God by a specific name, recite the right words, adhere to the correct doctrines, and follow the prescribed path. This mindset reduces God to a level that suits human understanding, portraying Him as small, petty, and tyrannical. Do we really believe that God has nothing better to do than to keep a meticulous record of every human misstep? Imagine how long such a list for each person would be!

26 Oct 2024

For a number of months I have been having conversations with Copilot AI about a wide variety of topics. I want to share a coversation that I had with it about the gift of salvation.

Introduction:
Our chat started with me asking a thought-provoking question: "Is a gift still a gift if the person it's meant for doesn't accept it?" This question led us to talk about how salvation is like a free gift. We explored what it means to hear and preach the gospel, and how true change comes from within us, not just from what we say. Using ideas from St. Francis of Assisi, Richard Rohr, and Father Gregory Boyle, we looked at what it means to really live out our faith and see God as truly loving. Join us as we dig into these topics and see how they connect with our own lives. I will start off with a question that I asked it.
9 Sep 2024
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For over 20 years, I’ve been on a transformative journey, disentangling myself from the heavy load of negative Christianity embedded in my consciousness. At 73, I’ve found a new path that feels deeply meaningful, inspired by the works of Father Gregory Boyle and Richard Rohr. Their books have begun to reprogram my mind, and I feel blessed to have supportive people around me. This new chapter in my life is filled with purpose and renewal.

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