Some people confuse mysticism with mysterious. They’re not the same. Many things are mysterious. But mysticism is an “ism”—based on the idea that we can’t connect with God via our…
Almost Christianity?
Some Christian books and speakers use a “Bible light” approach. Don’t want to be too strong/open about the Lord’s way—that might not be appealing. And yet, what’s appealing or helpful…
When the Game Gets Bigger
It was intense as the University of Cincinnati and Xavier basketball teams were neck and neck in their annual “crosstown shootout” (on 1/26/17). In the second half, UC freshman Jarron…
Worldview—3 Choices
Though there are different ways to categorize the worldviews, I like this very basic “circles” one. It can easily be drawn on a napkin to explain to friends. 1)…
Teresa of Avila—a Master of Prayer?
Philip Yancey’s book Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? (2006, Zondervan), sadly, steers us to medieval mystic Teresa of Avila for guidance regarding our prayer lives. He praises her as…