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9 Ways to Know if You’re Growing Spiritually

Elia had big desires. Like many of the people I walk with in spiritual direction, she was hungry to learn. She wanted homework. Book...

Prayer and Orgasm Have More in Common Than You Think

The Mystics' Secret to Bliss I can’t remember the first time it happened in prayer. But I remember the first conversation I tried to have...

The Surprising Reason Why You Don't Feel God

Let’s be honest: meditation is not always sunshine and roses. If you’ve ever tried to sustain a spiritual practice, you’ve probably...

Mysticism vs. Religion - what's the difference?

Recently I was invited to participate in a gathering of young(ish) contemplatives, to dialogue together about the future of the...

How One Simple Trip Taught me to Speak about the Ineffable

I recently had the distinct privilege of speaking to a very eclectic group in Birmingham, England. I was asked to speak to a group on...