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Where Are You in the Story? A Holy Week Reflection

April 16, 2025 ~ James ~ 1 Comment

As we find ourselves in the heart of Holy Week, we are invited into more than remembrance—we are invited into presence. Each day of this sacred week reflects a part of our own human journey. The ancient story of Jesus’ final days echoes the patterns of our lives: praise and paradox, disruption and devotion, suffering … Continue reading Where Are You in the Story? A Holy Week Reflection

The Art of Shifting Gears: Embracing Sabbath Rest and Vacation

July 29, 2024 ~ James ~ Leave a comment

I grew up learning to drive a car with a manual transmission. My dad drove a Volkswagen Super Beetle, and that's the car on which I learned to maneuver with a third pedal under the dashboard. There is a certain finesse in learning to change gears: reverse, first, second, third, and fourth. Later, I even … Continue reading The Art of Shifting Gears: Embracing Sabbath Rest and Vacation

Sacred Reading and Confirmation Bias: Letting Go for Fresh Understanding

June 5, 2024 ~ James ~ Leave a comment

The author reflects on how they cling tightly to their interpretations of sacred texts, cautioning against confirmation bias. They encourage letting go of preconceived notions and listening deeply for new meaning. Questions prompt readers to consider how their interpretations have evolved and how to remain open to new perspectives in sacred reading.

  • 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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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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