How Sexual Repression Became a Part of Christianity
How did today’s church become sexually repressive? The roots of this go back to the Babylonian Captivity
The Bible and Non-Marital Sex
Recently, a close friend and fellow writer asked about my latest writing projects. This person knew I had been writing an article on what the Bible has to say about unmarried people having sex. They also knew it was taking a long time. I started to tell them it was almost done, but I stopped….
Understanding Internal Family Systems – Part 1
My granddaughter looked thoughtful. She took more time than I thought a 5-year-old would take to answer the question “What’s your favorite movie?” I shouldn’t have been surprised. This girl thinks things through. “I’m ready Papa. I know my favorite.” I waited. “So, which one is it?” “I just love “Inside Out”. Don’t you? It…
A Century of Trauma, Part 2: How Each War Affected America’s Trauma
Henry Lang came to Downton Abbey to take over as the Valet to the Lord Grantham when the Lord’s previous valet had to leave suddenly. This fictional account of a household of the English aristocracy is originally set during the early days of World War 1. The writers of Downton Abbey researched how the war…
Discovering Art In Many Places
Art can and should be integrated into everyday life. Creativity is not confined to galleries, as it plays a vital role in mental health and personal well-being. Insights from neuroscience underline how engaging with art can transform our thinking and enhance our experiences.
Religion’s Effect on Shame
The little boy had fallen in the back yard and hit his chin on the bottom step of the deck. Dad could see from the kitchen window he was hurt and probably needed first aid. He grabbed the band-aids and went out the back door. But before he got to his son, he heard the…
The Power of Variety: How Mixing Things Up Boosts Enjoyment
This post starts with an imaginary day. Hopefully, it will end with you making some new decisions. Imagine what the best day of your life would look like. Where would you be? What would you be doing? Who would be with you? What conditions would be part of your “best day ever” experience? What a…
Sex as an Art Form
Sex is more than bodies bumping each other. But is it art? Is art sex? We explore these questions.