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Great Lovers
Today’s post presents excerpts from David G. Benner’s Book, Sacred Companions – The Gift of Spiritual Friendship and Direction, published by Intervarsity Press: “No account of Christian spirituality i… more →
The One Thing
Here I am, Beginning Again
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Beth Morgan wrote 1 week ago: This morning, these lines from Thomas Merton’s A Book of Hours spoke to me: “We are all … more →
Mary and Martha Revisited
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Carl McColman wrote 2 weeks ago: A friend of mine wrote me this note: I struggle at times to see the point of non-mystic relationship … more →
Follow-Up to "With the Marginalized"
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Beth Morgan wrote 2 weeks ago: For me, being grounded in the Love experienced through contemplative practice and community is key … more →
The Party's Over; Goodbye Unemployment
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Mike Ferruggia wrote 3 weeks ago: So, I started a new job this week as a manager in a retail business, and man, it’s kicking my … more →
Great Lovers
dickfreed wrote 1 month ago: Today’s post presents excerpts from David G. Benner’s Book, Sacred Companions – The Gift of Spiritua … more →
Pack Nothing
Beth Morgan wrote 1 month ago: On Monday Lynn Bauman at The Oriental Orthodox Order in the West posted a retelling of the Passover … more →
walking in wonder
Beth Morgan wrote 2 months ago: “I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up … more →
Eight Characteristics of Christian Mystics: Notes from "Wild at Heart"
Beth Morgan wrote 2 months ago: Mystics are wild about (madly in love with) God. Mystics are wild about life. They have enthusiasm, … more →
Cowboy Contemplative: Heaven or Home?
arandrews wrote 2 months ago: Cowboy Contemplative: Singing our way home By Allan Roy Andrews [in memory of Mom] Years ago a popu … more →
Thoughts on Contemplative Life
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Beth Morgan wrote 2 months ago: When I practice centering prayer, I usually sit for a moment or two just breathing in and out to set … more →
being contemplative
Beth Morgan wrote 2 months ago: To be a contemplative is to move into the stillest and deepest place within; to come into God’ … more →
Looking in a Poor Mirror
dickfreed wrote 3 months ago: “For the time being, we see things imperfectly, as though looking in a poor mirror….All … more →
"Pressing Into God"
dickfreed wrote 3 months ago: Sharon and I ate lunch yesterday with the crew from our local church at one of the families’ h … more →
Taking Care
Beth Morgan wrote 3 months ago: “We have a whole world of brothers and sisters, and many more to come. The Father’s gift … more →
Varieties of Intimacy
dickfreed wrote 4 months ago: A friend of mine is writing a book in which he questions the western church’s linear view of f … more →
Opening
Beth Morgan wrote 4 months ago: This way is journey. And it is being, here: Rooted in You, filled by You, reaching for You, and u … more →
When Details Get You Down | Notes & Reflections
VIA wrote 4 months ago: Just kinda needed this in my current season. Not sure why, but as I read it, I just felt “clos … more →
Abiding
dickfreed wrote 4 months ago: In John 15 Jesus gives his disciples a picture of the relationship He will have with them after His … more →
Not Only Poor People
Beth Morgan wrote 5 months ago: You’ve probably already heard that yesterday, in a presentation about malaria education and er … more →
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