by Rick Baldwin | Jul 27, 2022 | Deeper Explorations
I’ve noticed that what we might call illusion almost always captures our attention more easily than what we might call Truth. Truth—whatever name we give it—tends to be quiet, still, and unchanged. Illusion, on the other hand, is busy. It moves. It creates drama. It...
by Rick Baldwin | Jul 21, 2022 | Deeper Explorations
Today I’ve been thinking about something I call a Random Renaissance Person. You’re welcome to think about this with me. By that, I don’t mean a king or a famous artist. I mean an ordinary person. Someone who lived during the Renaissance whose name we will never know....
by Rick Baldwin | Jul 20, 2022 | Deeper Explorations
“Do not judge by outward appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.” – John 7:24 [New American Standard Bible] I’ve often thought that much of spiritual work comes down to learning how to look past appearances. That isn’t always easy. The mind prefers what it can...
