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Michael’s Latest Book

Posted on March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 by Michael Rose

Made by Love, For Love is a bold and compassionate reimagining of the Christian story for those who sense that faith must be more beautiful, more honest, and more life-giving than what they’ve inherited. Drawing on Open and Relational Theology and the evolutionary vision of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Michael M. Rose invites readers into a…

Grief During the Holidays

Posted on December 15, 2024December 15, 2024 by Michael Rose

AH! The Holidays!! – the gift buying, the busy social schedule, and financial pressures. These aside, for many people, the holidays seem to make the grief we feel with the loss of a loved one extra fresh. This grief can undoubtedly be a result of losing a family member or close friend to death, and…

Deconstructing your Faith? A bit of what I learned during my Deconstruction.

Posted on November 28, 2024November 28, 2024 by Michael Rose

About 20 years ago, I began my personal deconstruction – this involved stepping away (dismantling)from Big Box ministry. It cost me friends, notoriety, my ministry equity and reputation, my false sense of certainty about all things God, and … a paycheque. I write about it in my 2012 book “Becoming Love. Avoiding Common Forms of Christian Insanity.” …

No, God Doesn’t Choose Bad Leaders

Posted on November 17, 2024November 17, 2024 by Michael Rose

I promised myself I wouldn’t write about the recent US election. Frankly, I’m tired of it all and unsure if the frenzied energy and attention are helping or hindering. But still, I will brush up against the US election results without actually writing about it. In this instance, folks who tend to lean to the…

Why Love?

Posted on November 6, 2024November 13, 2024 by Michael Rose

I’ll state the obvious. I’m an idealist(not to be confused with lazy passive optimism). The novel and the beautiful capture me. However, my idealism can be double-edged, for sure. As Stanley Kubrick’s character General Broulard profers, “You’re an idealist, and I pity you as I would the village idiot.”1 Maybe he’s right to do so. Perhaps I’m…

You’re In when you Feel Most Out

Posted on October 30, 2024November 13, 2024 by Michael Rose

Many of us are familiar with the Beatitudes in Matthew 5. You know, Blessed are the poor. Blessed are the … . There are two words that translate into “Blessed” in first-century Judaism. The first, in Hebrew beraka (and the Greek eulogeo) and this word isn’t used in the Beatitudes. This word is used in prayer, asking for a blessing. For…

Lifting the Light

Posted on October 16, 2024November 13, 2024 by Michael Rose

This story opens a host of possibilities for engaging in life awake. It’s not about over-the-top heroism by making a single seismic difference; rather, it’s about a lifestyle of being aware of the everyday opportunities for healing the parts of the world that you come in contact with as a part of living your life.

What is Spiritual Direction?

Posted on July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 by Michael Rose

Spiritual direction is an ancient practice where an individual seeks guidance and support in their spiritual journey from a qualified and experienced spiritual director. “Director” is kind of a misnomer. It’s more like spiritual companionship or a “soul friend.” It involves a safe one-on-one relationship with a spiritual companion who offers a compassionate presence and listens attentively as the individual shares their spiritual journey.

Beginnings & Endings

Posted on September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 by Michael Rose

I was struck by the juxtaposition of new beginnings and endings. Celebration and grief inhabiting the same space in time, in the lives of my family, and in my own heart.