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Centering Prayer and Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation

In this video, I explore the relationship between centering prayer and reading Scripture for deep transformation. I believe this short...

Why I Wrote Astonished by the Word and What You'll Gain Spiritually by Reading It

I created a seven minute to tell the story behind Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation and to describe the...

August Centering Prayer Update

Greetings friends, I hope you are doing well. Here is a quotation from Pseudo-Dionysius's classic work The Mystical Theology. He...

Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation

I wanted to let you know about my latest book Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation. It releases August 15...

Reading the Psalms for Deep Transformation

The Book of Psalms is a collection of prayers written originally to shape God’s people in ancient Israel for identity, mission, community...

Centering Prayer Updates (Plus an Invitation to a Free Zoom Gathering on 8/27)

Greetings friends, Here are two quotations that I've been pondering this past week as part of my contemplative practices: Julian of...

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