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A host of streams have converged – setting me on a pilgrimage to my true, authentic self in God.  (I reflect upon these streams — and encourage others to do the same for themselves—in that Zoe-Life Exploration which is “Homecoming:…

Oh, the untouchable Joy (even here and now) of those who declare spiritual bankruptcy; they are in a position where Grace and God can do something! The reactions of some had me second-guessing this, my own translation of the first…

“What are you going to give up for Lent?!”: it’s a question which many will ask in coming days. It’s only one question, though, which we should be about asking in these days. Equally important is the question of “What…

“Gleanings from the Life of Jesus: Insights for Spiritual Formation” is a Zoe-Life Exploration in which I engage my years of study and work with Biblical archaeologist and teacher, Jim Fleming— filtering it through the lens of spiritual formation (i.e.,…

Ruminations is the name we have given to a [free, downloadable] quarterly/seasonal offering of Zoe-Life Explorations.  Its aim reflects our mission: facilitating conversations and reflections about spiritual formation. The title derives from the process which is a cow chewing its…

For all the ways we are on a common, spiritual journey with fairly identifiable stages, we variously proceed and progress on that journey according to a wide variety of factors – temperaments and “wirings”, life situations and influences, environment,… This…

I’ve long been drawn to the movies for the deeper messages they can communicate. Some of the overtly Christian ones can count here. But, more especially, I’m thinking of “secular” films in which deeper, spiritual messages have surprised me, catching…

My brother, Steve, gave me a “Rolex” watch a few years ago. Had all the looks of the real thing: the word “Rolex” there on the face with the highly recognizable crown above,…  I was astounded when he gave it…

Next week will see us launching the first of two online, Winter-Spring spiritual formation courses at the Richard & Julia Wilke Institute for Discipleship (via their website @ BeADisciple.com).  (A previous post [available by clicking here] shares more about these…