In this introduction to Christian mysticism, Baxter helps us understand why this topic is so important to the church today, and helps us to "recover the premodern vision of God in all its fierce joy and heartening wildness.”
A few of my favorite quotes on silence, particularly as it relates to prayer.
Always breathe Christ. - St. Anthony of Egypt
Reflections on "Stranger," a poem by Thomas Merton.
A recent article lifted up the health benefits of experiencing awe in life, but what does awe look like without God?
What did Rahner mean when he wrote that the Christian of the future will either be a "mystic" or will cease to be anything at all? Here is a reflection on these well-known words.
A reflection on Evelyn Underhill's caution regarding "Practical Christianity."
Prayer: A Poem by Evelyn Underhill
A poem inspired by Romans 8:26
Gracious and Loving God, I give thanks to you for the privilege of serving you through this blog, for the opportunity to share my faith in this way, and I pray for each and every person who visits these pages. I ask you, Lord, to bless all who read these words, praying that you would…
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