The most efficient introduction to my ministry is summed up in two affirmations and one summary of who we all are. There is a reciting of this information, and then a written description that you can contemplate on your own time.https://youtu.be/UV_14wLt-V0 Affirmation for LivingI am a child of the CreationI am worthy of ALL … Continue reading Introducing Rev. Jim Hetzer
Category: Spirituality
Photograph by Rev. Jim Hetzer taken at Antrim Park, Columbus, Ohio. This posting is about being open to interacting with different cultures and finding the common ground in beliefs and understanding. I have been posting thoughts on spirituality for years, and a lot of that work ends up on https://revjimhetzer.com. I use Facebook, and I … Continue reading Cultural Translations of Spiritual Values
One definition of an atheist is “a person that does not believe in a deity”. The term God or deity is so pre-loaded with meaning based upon particular religions that "higher power" or "Creator of All That Is" (COATI) are more useful descriptions. In general, all of the descriptions of God are based upon … Continue reading Looking for the Creator
One day a few weeks ago my doorbell rang. I went to the door to answer. Two people were standing on my porch. They were well dressed, with the man carrying a bag of literature and the woman held a tablet PC. I immediately recognized them as Jehovah Witnesses. They greeted me and asked about … Continue reading Discovering common ground