Rev. RobJan 24 minA Fool in a FogHappy New Year! I hope you and everyone near and dear to you had a holiday season that has been filled with enchantment, enjoyment and...
Rev. RobSep 23, 20213 min"The Answer, My Friend..."Since March of 2020, the winds of change have blown strong for the Institute for Spiritual Development in Washington, D.C. Actually...
Rev. RobApr 7, 20212 minA Round of Applause; A Pat on the BackHappy Spring! I know it has been quite awhile since I have written a piece for this space. However, as we have recently passed the one...
Rev. RobOct 9, 20202 minA 2020 VisionGreetings, ISDelights! I suppose it is my destiny to begin most of my posts with some comment about the passage of time. So why go...
Rev. RobJun 25, 20202 minSafety First; Survey Will Help! Last week, I wrote of the District of Columbia entering into Phase 2 of its reopening stage, and indicated that ISDDC was reviewing the...
Rev. RobJun 9, 20202 minWords of Love: A Statement of SolidarityThe Institute for Spiritual Development in Washington, D.C. is a God-centered church dedicated to our congregation’s, and the greater...
Rev. RobMay 30, 20202 minSomething in the Air Tonight“I can’t breathe” A call of desperation that has become an expression of anguish. A call of sadness that has become an expression of...
Rev. RobMar 20, 20202 minThe Reset ButtonGreetings of peace to you, and loving prayers for healing, wholeness, and wellbeing. Many, if not most, of you will be able to relate --...
Rev. RobNov 30, 20193 minHappy ThanksLIVINGI hope that your Thanksgiving was a wonderful one, and that you had the opportunity to experience deep gratitude for your Life. Notice...
Rev. RobOct 24, 20192 minVibration IntoxicationFull disclosure: I am still loopy with a buzz from our Camp DreamWeaver retreat a couple of weekends ago. So much so that I am hoping you...
Rev. RobAug 6, 20193 minTurning up the Heat"If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!" We have all heard this phrase, haven't we? It is usually offered as pithy cliche...
Rev. RobJul 13, 20193 min(Inner) Child's PlayDuring a recent homily series I offered several weeks back, I revealed "Inner Child Robbie" to the congregation. "Inner Child Robbie" is...
Rev. RobJun 11, 20195 minIf We Build It, Will We Come?I have always been so grateful for discovering ISD nearly 12 years ago, and for its impact on my spiritual unfoldment. When I decided to...
Rev. RobMay 1, 20193 minNo Games, No Thrones, but Epic NonethelessI am having a challenging time wrapping myself around April being a “short” month, with only 30 days. The inspiration, the enthusiasm,...
Rev. RobApr 27, 20193 minA Whitman SamplerAt one of our Message Circles a couple of months ago, I reconnected with Christina "Tina" Daub, a longtime ISDDC congregant and friend....
Rev. RobApr 3, 20192 minShowers of Dreams, Flowers of Imagination"April showers bring May flowers,,," At the Spring Equinox service, I chose for the intention of the Rite of the Altar "prolific and...
Rev. RobFeb 12, 20192 minLet's REALLY Let Our Love Flow! Love Month: Part Deux So...how is YOUR Love Month going? Are you saying words of Love? Are you thinking thoughts of Love? Rev. Fran...