Exploring diverse deserts across five continents, this resource offers a unique blend of physical adventure and spiritual exploration. It guides readers through remote and awe-inspiring landscapes, including the Gazan desert, Sahara, Australian outback, Athos wilderness, Ordos Desert, and the Syrian desert. Each location serves as a backdrop for an odyssey of the soul, inviting reflection and discovery in places few pilgrims have ventured.
Exploring the intersection of spirituality and environmental awareness, this book uses vivid meteorological imagery from the Bible and classic spiritual writers to illustrate the soul's journey. It encourages readers to reflect on their inner lives in the context of the climate crisis, offering a rich vocabulary to articulate spiritual experiences. By learning to "read the climate of our soul," readers gain insights into their spiritual condition and the divine, fostering a deeper understanding of both personal and planetary health.
Amidst the chaos of modern life, the enduring biblical mountains serve as a symbol of stability. This book embarks on a journey to uncover the ancient voices that reside within these mountains, offering profound insights and fresh perspectives on existence. By exploring forgotten texts and fragments, it aims to reconnect readers with the spiritual and physical essence of these sacred landscapes, revealing the wisdom of those who once contemplated their mysteries.
Growth in Christlikeness is a goal for all Christians and especially for those in leadership. But the images of Christ that have become the institutional norm refer to a model of pastoral ministry that seems to allow no scope for innovation or eccentricity.
This unique and ground-breaking book is a summons to a subterranean spiritual adventure, an odyssey of the soul.
An invigorating rereading of the fourth gospel, exploring how John uses the senses, both physical and spiritual, in his encounter with Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh.