Tag: spiritual formation
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God Has Infinite Treasures to Give Us: Practicing the Presence
A humble monk scrubbing pots teaches us the art of divine presence. The Practice of the Presence of God invites… READ MORE
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A Christian’s Guide to Discernment in the Age of Deception
In an age where spiritual, moral, and political messages flood our minds daily, Christians must develop deep discernment. Scripture warns… READ MORE
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When Justice Sleeps and God is Silent
Bullied as a child, I vowed never to tolerate cruelty—especially toward the defenseless. That planted in me a fierce hunger… READ MORE
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The One Sin You’re Probably Committing Every Day
Mediocrity isn’t just laziness—it’s a moral failure to live up to your potential. Like sin, it’s falling short of who… READ MORE
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Assuming Malice, Projecting Guilt: A Study in Self-Awareness and Grace
We often assume others are judging us—when it’s really our own guilt speaking. This post explores how projection distorts relationships,… READ MORE
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Masturbation and the Christian Life: Rethinking Purity, Pleasure, and Wisdom
Is masturbation a sin—or are we asking the wrong question? This post explores Scripture, theology, psychology, and embodiment to move… READ MORE
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Of Harbors and Horizons: The Intellectual Life in Christ
The Christian intellectual life is not a safe harbor but a voyage into mystery — often lonely, always transformative. Truth… READ MORE
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May the 4th Be With You: Missing the Mark and Finding Grace
In a world where we constantly miss the mark, the hope isn’t in perfection—but in grace. Like Luke Skywalker trusting… READ MORE
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Whispers in the Sanctuary: Why We Don’t Talk About Sex
Why is sex so hard to talk about—especially in church? In this post, we explore the silence around sexuality in… READ MORE
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Candles and Questions: Rethinking Religion and Spirituality
Is “spiritual but not religious” a deeper path—or just different language? This post explores the tension between ritual and relationship,… READ MORE
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Exploring philosophy, science, culture, and faith, this blog invites readers to think deeply, question assumptions, and grow toward wisdom. With reflections that weave together reason, imagination, and lived experience, it seeks not easy answers but a more thoughtful way of engaging the world—and our responsibility within it.
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