May 9, 2018
“The problem of personal mastery versus self-surrender exists in every moment of choice. It appears in the most mundane of daily decisions, and it glows fiercely in the way we view the very meaning of existence. It presents us with a dilemma; a dilemma that can confuse us and may—if taken far enough—even destroy […]
May 8, 2018
“…if we’re made of love, filled with love, and meant for love, why do we feel so separate and behave so destructively? … we are asleep to the truth; we do not realize who we are and what we are for … we misplace our love; we become attached to things other than God.” […]
May 7, 2018
This week’s quotes are from Gerald G. May (1940-2005), who was a senior fellow in contemplative theology and psychology at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. ”Growth in love” is at the heart of his understanding of spiritual formation, with a sense of the centrality and mystery of intimate divine love and guidance. “Love […]
May 4, 2018
Success and failure ultimately have little to do with living the gospel. Jesus just stood with the outcasts until they were welcomed in or until he was crucified, whichever came first…. All Jesus asks is, “Where are you standing?” And after chilling defeat and soul-numbing failure, He asks again, “Are you still standing there?” Gregory […]