Tag Archives: C.S. Lewis

On Sacred Writings

Posted on July 31, 2026 by richp45198

When we hear the term Sacred Writings, we typically think of the Bible or the Torah or the Koran. Sacred writings usually refer to key written words central to any religion. However, if by Sacred Writings we mean anything, written … Continue reading →

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On Grief and Grieving

Posted on April 15, 2026 by richp45198

In my years as a psychotherapist, I would often be met with someone struggling with grieving. Most often people came to see me because either they were anxious they weren’t grieving “correctly” or that a loved one was concerned for … Continue reading →

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What Books Shall I Keep?

Posted on December 2, 2022 by richp45198

I am currently going through a process of downsizing at my office and that includes going through a fairly sizeable collection of books. Most I will donate. But the decision as to what to keep has been interesting if not … Continue reading →

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On Hell

Posted on March 8, 2018 by richp45198

I don’t believe much in hell anymore. Rather, I should say that I don’t believe in the hell of my youth. That hell terrified me for years such that, whenever I sinned, I would be in a huge hurry to … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Mentors: C.S. Lewis

Posted on July 18, 2017 by richp45198

I have been blessed with many spiritual mentors during my journey and continue to meet new ones along the way. But I always seem to come back to C.S. Lewis. I suppose that one theme that draws me to him … Continue reading →

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On Books That Made a Difference

Posted on May 8, 2017 by richp45198

Each of our spiritual journeys is influenced by different sources. For some, it may be a particular mentor. For others, it may be specific experiences. My journey is filled with persons and experiences, some positive, some not. But many of the … Continue reading →

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On Grief

Posted on November 5, 2013 by richp45198

“Death ends a life but not a relationship”. So speaks the main character in Robert Anderson’s play I Never Sang for My Father. When we lose someone, they live on in our memories. Sometimes, too, they live on because we … Continue reading →

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