We believe what we do not completely understand or feel. Because of this, we are tempted to establish more "certain" criteria to evaluate our spiritual state. Through a preoccupation with legalism, mysticism, or ascetism, we lose focus on Christ... and become proud, self-centered, and exclusive. »more
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We believe what we do not completely understand or feel. Because of this, we are tempted to establish more "certain" criteria to evaluate our spiritual state. Through a preoccupation with legalism, mysticism, or ascetism, we lose focus on Christ... and become proud, self-centered, and exclusive. »more
The great masters of prayer have compared the spiritual
life to an ocean. On the surface life may be roiled by wind and tides. Yet
beneath the surface, even amid a stormy sea, the water is calm. Deep contentment and inner peace are anchored in these depths - the truth behind, "Be still, and know that I am God." »more
Pop mysticisms veer from the traditions they steal from by advocating their system as a means of manipulating reality for personal benefit. True spiritual transformation - whether it is christlikeness, enlightenment, cosmic consciousness, etc. - is not about enhancing your golf game, or making life more comfortable. »more
A sacred worldview assumes that the limits of human perception do not exhaust the infinite possibilities of our shared reality. It embraces the fact that reality is not what it seems to the senses – it is always more. We do not find out what is real just by seeing, touching, smelling, hearing, or tasting things. »more
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We believe what we do not completely understand or feel. Because of this, we are tempted to establish more "certain" criteria to evaluate our spiritual state. Through a preoccupation with legalism, mysticism, or ascetism, we lose focus on Christ... and become proud, self-centered, and exclusive. »more
The great masters of prayer have compared the spiritual
life to an ocean. On the surface life may be roiled by wind and tides. Yet
beneath the surface, even amid a stormy sea, the water is calm. Deep contentment and inner peace are anchored in these depths - the truth behind, "Be still, and know that I am God." »more
Pop mysticisms veer from the traditions they steal from by advocating their system as a means of manipulating reality for personal benefit. True spiritual transformation - whether it is christlikeness, enlightenment, cosmic consciousness, etc. - is not about enhancing your golf game, or making life more comfortable. »more
A sacred worldview assumes that the limits of human perception do not exhaust the infinite possibilities of our shared reality. It embraces the fact that reality is not what it seems to the senses – it is always more. We do not find out what is real just by seeing, touching, smelling, hearing, or tasting things. »more
Aware of the limitations of labels, it is with great reluctance that I expound upon my own self-imposed label. For the last few years, I have lived with the tri-fold self-description of "amateur pastor, hack theologian, and wannabe mystic." But what does it mean? For greater clarity, click »more
"God is one; but God is not alone." No matter how powerful and fulfilling our personal experience of God is, we can never fully reflect God's life and love as an isolated individual. Only in community do we mirror the trinitarian glory. We must reflect the us-ness of God. »more
Lawrence's method is simple yet profound. Life with God does not
require great theological sophistication or demand the accomplishment of great spiritual feats. The spiritual life is for everyone; for the beginner as well as the mature, the simple as well as the sophisticated. »more
Not every unpleasant or difficult experience is a sign of
God's displeasure. On the contrary, sometimes our most painful feelings and
distressing circumstances are the very means through which God deeply transforms us. »more
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