Colossians 1: 9-14 The steps necessary to "be made strong with the power of His might" in order to experience spiritual rescue from darkness.

Hebrews 10: 15-24 The foundational teaching on the transformation of religion made possible through Christ and the access to the Divine now available to all.

Mark 12: 38-44

The teaching contained in the
widow' mite and its universal
application for all who seek
connection with God.

The Parable of salt and light and its implication for our daily lives and the commitments we make.

The meaning of that often misunderstood word "salvation" made known through the story of Zaccheus.

Mark 10: 46-52 The instructions from the Savior on how to connect with Divine Mercy embedded in the story of blind Bartimeus.

Luke 15: 1-10

The life-changing revelation at
the heart of the parables of the
lost sheep and the lost coin. A
key teaching on the nature of God
made known through Christ.

Mark 10: 17-31

The specific instructions on the ultimate step to entering the Way into the personal experience of
the Presence of God.

Understanding the harsh words of Christ regarding our responsibility toward new seekers of God and toward ourselves and the warning to cut off that which is an obstacle to living according to the Divine Will

The question posed to Christ on the foremost sacred law, which is revealed to be the heart and compass of the Biblical message.

Decoding the shocking words of Jesus requiring His followers to "hate" family and life itself.

Psalm 130: 1-8
Romans 13: 11-14

Spiritual instructions embedded in
the metaphors of sleep and
awakening, initiating encounter
with the Sacred.

James 3: 13 - 4:3 The practical instructions for living with a new perspective and a different way of being in the world.

The shocking words of Jesus on bringing fire to the earth rather than peace and their paradoxical, spiritual meaning. Luke 12: 49-56

Ephesians 6: 10-20. The powerful teaching on "putting on the armor of God" and the personal meanings behind "stand against the devil's strategies".

Ephesians 4 in which the Apostle Paul offers specific instruction for the development of spiritual awakened character and cautions every person to avoid "grieving the Holy Spirit."

Decoding the teaching calling every person to "be dressed for action and have your lamps lit" and revealing the powerful message of Christ to be attentive to the Presence of God.

John 6: 1-14

The multi-layered teaching found
in the miracle of the loaves and
fishes and its applications to our
daily lives.

The powerful call on the lives of all people to live a life worthy of the blessings bestowed upon us by our Creator.

The experience of higher consciousness to which every person is called as their birthright and destiny in the encounter with Spirit. From Paul's personal sharing on the "third heaven" to the universal experience of all who seek the Holy, the Christian teachings offer a methodology to that union with the Divine.

The "hard sayings" of Jesus regarding the necessary elements of undergoing the process of "following" Him.

Decoding the teaching on authentic faith and its power to take us through the storms of life.

The meaning of the Apostle Paul's expression in 2 Corinthians 5: 16-21 on becoming a new creation in Christ.

The key to the spiritual awakening at the heart of the mission of Christ.

The psychological meaning of "the mind of the flesh" and the "mind of the Spirit" and their practical application to daily life.

Understanding the core teachings of Jesus and the transformation Divine Wisdom He offers to every person.

Undertaking the process to become temples of Holy Spirit and the obstacles to that transformation.

John 10: 7-18

Understanding the Teaching
embedded in the images of
Shepherd, sheep, wolves.

The Teaching from the First Letter of John revealing the "how to" wisdom enabling such self-transcendent spiritual love.

The Wisdom Teaching contained in the story of Doubting Thomas and the Risen Christ.

Mark 11: 1-11

The deeper meaning of the
prophecy enactment and entrance
into Jerusalem and its impact on
human lives.

Philippians 3: 8-14

Practical teachings from Paul on
the focus and determination
needed to experience
and be changed by Spirit.

The Parable of parables, the Gospel within the Gospel, the heart of Christ's revelation of the nature of God -- The Parable of the Prodigal Son.

The spiritual teachings found within the familiar words from John 3:16 and their frequent distortions.

The fundamental teaching from the Christ on the three necessary elements required to become His disciple.

The multi-layered teaching in the story of the healing of the paralytic and its implications for the meaning of faithfulness.

The experience of the Transfiguration and its meaning in everyday life for people seeking the Presence of God.

Understanding the spiritual and psychological meaning in the Apostle Paul's metaphor of "running the race to win."

Luke 5: 1-11

The calling of the disciples as a spiritual teaching on the method of entering the Way revealed by Christ.

The psychological teaching contained in the story of demon possession and the meaning of Christ's healing of the Gerasene demoniac for every person.

Luke 4:14-21
The timeless moment in Nazareth when Christ proclaims His purpose and encounters rejection. A teaching on our response to His Mission in our lives.

The first "sign" from Jesus during the Wedding at Cana and its multi-level meanings regarding the transformation of our own understanding and application of Divine Wisdom.

Mark 1: 4-11 The revelation of the pathway to
reconnection with God.

Luke 2: 22-40
The wonder, vision, and application of the "Nunc Dimittis" from Simeon upon seeing the awaited one.

The foundational teaching for all disciples contained within the story of the Visitation between Mary and Elizabeth on the threshold of the Birth.

The cosmic and eternal meaning of the Incarnation of Christ.

Reflections on the spiritual meaning of the Christmas story and its impact on all human beings.

A message on the foundational experience of gratitude at the heart of the spiritual experience.

The appearance of the messenger and the call for purification in order to make room for the manifestation of Spirit within our lives.

The meaning of the New Covenant announced by Jeremiah and and its connection to the "end of the age" revelation given by the Christ at the Temple of Solomon.

Living out the wisdom teaching on rejoicing always and giving thanks in all circumstances.

Uncovering the deep teaching within the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids and its call to authentic living in the Presence of God.

The Parable of the Lillies and its practical and crucial application to our lives as a fundamental aspect of our relationship to God.

The teaching on the Widow's offering and its connection to enabling relationship with God.

The essentials instructions on the practice and purpose of prayer as given by the Christ Himself in Matthew 6: 5-8.

The teaching from the Letter of James on what is necessary to become a "friend" of God.

Philippians 2: 1-13
The true purpose of a spiritual community and the cornerstone that makes it possible.

The teaching on the Divine Grace available to all and reaching out to every person made known through the Parable of the laborers.

The powerful message contained within the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant and its demanding teaching for every human being.

The essence of the Gospel summarized in the powerful and practical application of becoming reconcilers in everyday life.

Jeremiah 1: 4-10

Understanding the prophet's consecration for God's purposes as a specific call on each person's existence.

Answering Christ's question to every person: who do you say that I am? and the consequences in one's daily life.

Matthew 15: 10-20 The radical teaching of Jesus
redefining the essence of religion.

Romans 8: 26-39 Understanding God's purpose for every person and the necessary process we must undergo in order to experience the great certainties that "in all things God works for good" and "no one can separate us from the love of God."

Matthew 13: 31-35 The deeper meaning of faith as
revealed in the parable of the mustard seed.

Matthew 13: 1-9 The "Parable of parables" offering the keys for understanding the wisdom and revelations contained in the imagery of parables.

Matthew 11: 25-30 The invitation from Spirit to enter a different way of life rooted in wisdom and peace and the critieria necessary for responding to this divine offer.

An introduction to the teachings of Karlfried Graf Durckheim, spiritual teacher and transpersonal psychologist. Combining the insights of Zen Buddhism and the Christian mystics, Durckheim's wisdom transcends tradition and leads the student into authentic personal transformation, the encounter with deeper Reality and with our True Self.

The experience of expanded consciousness defined by the Apostle Paul as "entering the Third Heaven" and its application in the life of every person seeking communion with Spirit.

Romans 5: 1-8 Understanding the meaning of justification through faith beyond historical separations and our own inherited presuppositions.

The application of the miracle of stilling the storm to our personal lives and the implications of the teaching for the choices we make.

Matthew 9: 18-26
The teachings on "how to" receive help
from Spirit embedded in the healing
stories.

Matthew 10:24-39 Understanding the "hard" teachings of Jesus on the consequences of becoming a disciple and living a Christ-centered existence.

The divinely inspired moment which created the identity of the Church as a gathering of all people beyond tradition and prejudice.

The personal and spiritual meaning of Pentecost and the receiving of Spirit.

(John 17:1-11)
The implications of the final prayer of
Jesus for those who would follow Him.

The Choir of Northwood Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana sings Mozart.

The spiritual meaning of the teachings of Christ found in John 15 and the words “Abide in Me”.

(John 14:23-29) The experiential teaching on becoming receptive to Holy
Spirit and entering the process of being a "dwelling place" for God.

John 21: 4-11 The coded wisdom teachings embedded in the last resurrection appearance presented in the Gospel of John.

The prophetic purpose and wisdom teaching found in the story of the cleansing of the temple.

The key process for become a disciple of the Way expressed by Christ at the height of his Mission.

The profound teachings contained in the story of the encounter between Christ and the Samaritan Woman

The core teaching revealed by Christ concerning spiritual rebirth.

The teachings on spiritual growth encoded in the symbolism of Christ in the wilderness.

John 1:35-42 . The Call to spiritual awakening for
every person.