It’s [spiritual] Sabotage!!!!

Few know whether the spirit that is guiding is a spirit of light or one we made up. If left unexamined, unchecked, and unconfirmed, these loosey-goosey beliefs and practices can get us in… Continue reading →

What is this thing… called AGAPE?

Yesterday, during a fairly unproductive day in the office (my job is to give advice to other lawyers. If they’re all on vaca, my work day is empty), I stumbled upon a conversation… Continue reading →

Steward me baby!

“…Being a good steward over my finances is responsible, fulfilling and calming…”

One Good Cry

STOP RIGHT THERE… Before you go any further, I want you to go somewhere private, away from noise, in a comfortable place… Relax your muscles, reach deep down in the pit of your… Continue reading →

build with me

“Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is useless.” Psalm 127:1 In every way, I hope to honor God. With every letter I type on my blackberry, click on… Continue reading →

Rebel Sanctuary – St. Mary’s Episcopal

I wasn’t raised with much of a religious foundation. At one point, we abided by an Ital diet, worshipped Egyptian dieties, celebrated every Eid, and even attended Catholic mass. The one thing that… Continue reading →

Joy and Unfettered Idealism (words for my brothers)

This morning I had my brother Yasser on my mind (follow his musings of bachelor living on twitter @psybach). He is five and a half years younger than me, so in my world,… Continue reading →

Shyne the Martyr

Welcome Back Shyne, or should I say Mr. Leviy.  I would love to hear about your spiritual journey while incarcerated.  Some would say you sacrificed your freedom for Diddy‘s (and J Lo’s) convenience.  But… Continue reading →

Spiritual Pickpockets?

In seems to me that in times of desperation, we are extremely impressionable, we accept hope in its most perverse forms and our faith in God is strengthened. We’re convinced our misfortune is… Continue reading →

I can’t lie… He is indeed THAT fly!

Tuesday, April 17, 2007 When we are going through rough times, it’s always difficult to remember not to become so self-centered in our problem(s) that we make things worse by wallowing in self-pity…… Continue reading →