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Ripening Along the Path

March 11, 2026March 10, 2026 ~ James ~ Leave a comment

The spiritual life is often described as a journey. That image has been on my mind lately—the sense that we are walking a path that continues for as long as we draw breath, and perhaps beyond. Along that path there are stopping places. Sometimes we sit on a bench along the side of the road … Continue reading Ripening Along the Path

When the Mind Wanders

January 7, 2026January 5, 2026 ~ James ~ Leave a comment

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about presence—what it really means to be present, and what it might mean when we find that we’re not. Over the past several weeks, life has been full. The end of the year, the beginning of a new one, gatherings, worship, conversations, responsibilities—good things, meaningful things. And yet, in … Continue reading When the Mind Wanders

When Life Feels Out of Control

December 17, 2025December 16, 2025 ~ James ~ Leave a comment

There are moments when life feels overwhelming—when the pace is too fast, the demands too many, and the sense of order we rely on slips through our fingers. These moments rarely arrive at a convenient time. They show up in the middle of busy schedules, unfinished projects, family tensions, or unexpected disruptions. And when they … Continue reading When Life Feels Out of Control

The Sacred Ordinary

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 ~ James ~ Leave a comment

Each day offers us countless opportunities to encounter the sacred—if only we have the eyes to see and the heart to notice. Too often, we assume that holiness is reserved for mountaintop moments, silent retreats, or the stillness of a chapel. But what if the sacred is right where we are, hidden in plain sight, … Continue reading The Sacred Ordinary

Embracing Endings: Living Each Moment with Reverence

May 31, 2025May 29, 2025 ~ James ~ Leave a comment

Recently, I’ve been reflecting a lot on endings—those that we see coming and those that catch us by surprise. Both have shown up side by side in my life over the past six months, each carrying its own blend of beauty and challenge. When something we know ends, and we don’t yet know what’s coming … Continue reading Embracing Endings: Living Each Moment with Reverence

  • It’s Easier to Believe the Bad Stuff
  • Creed for the Hard Work of Love
  • An Earthling’s Creed
  • Remembering Love That Lives On
  • Inviting Grief, Intentionally
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James Henry

It's Easier to Believe the Bad Stuff - Infinitely Precious

In this episode of the Infinitely Precious Podcast, James reflects on the human tendency to seek validation through the perceptions of others while struggling to believe the good about ourselves. Drawing on a line from Pretty Woman—“It’s easier to believe the bad stuff”—he explores why criticism and self-doubt often feel more believable than affirmation, and how much energy we spend trying to manage how others see us. What if, instead of chasing approval, we practiced receiving what is already true? Through the simple spiritual rhythm of recognize, release, return, James invites listeners to notice the harsh inner voice, release the need to prove their worth, and return to the deeper truth that they are already infinitely precious, already loved, and already enough.
  1. It's Easier to Believe the Bad Stuff 13:47
  2. Living the Season You're In 13:13
  3. Remembering Love That Lives On 14:31
  4. Inviting Grief, Intentionally 12:29
  5. Recognize. Release. Return. 11:52
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