+ resources for a deeply formed spiritual life
Joel Green, provost and dean of the School of Theology, suggests that discernment takes place over time through faithful steps and that prayer and scripture can help Christians align to God's purpose
Joel Green, provost and dean of the School of Theology, reflects on the devotional practice of reading scripture and shares his views on academic work as formation for the whole person
Joel B. Green, provost and dean of the School of Theology, shares practices to cultivate a vigorous engagement with scripture
Joel B. Green
Voices from the Fuller community reflect on the elusive search for silence in a culture of noise
Esther Kim (MDiv ’16), reflects on the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32, preaching on the lavish grace of the father and receiving grace from God who gives it to all in equal measure
Dr. David Augsburger use extensive quotes and poetry to reflect on three healing postures for pastoral care
Jude Tiersma Watson, associate professor of urban mission, argues that we can cultivate a “posture of stillness” just as easily on a busy street as a monastery
Jude Tiersma Watson, associate professor of urban mission, hows how we can cultivate the spiritual practice of attentiveness, especially in urban contexts
Krista Tippett, founder and host of public radio's program On Being, reflects with Dr. Labberton on her conversations with cultural leaders and the role of wisdom in shaping public discourse
Alexis Abernethy, professor of psychology, remembers visiting libraries as a child and her journey toward researching the psychological aspects of worship and spiritual experiences
This excerpt from the book "Praying the Hours in Ordinary Life" explores how anyplace can be a sacred space of prayer
Brown and Strawn discuss embodied life as the context of spiritual flourishing
Brad D. Strawn
Glenn Hinson discusses positive and negative aspects of Baptist spirituality and reflects on the current situation of Baptist spirituality
Understanding Evelyn Underhill's spirituality must consider her whole life's journey of faith
Todd E. Johnson
John Weborg discusses the principles of Pietism in historical context, including reforms seeking to balance grace, fear, and God’s internal work
In Quaker thought, asserts Grace Adolphsen Brame, service is the hallmark of the meditative life, centered on prayer
Saint Francis was “consumed totally in the desire to live a radical life following Jesus” in simplicity, humility, poverty, and the cross
A sacred-secular distinction, Bregman argues, is unhelpful in death and bereavement
Shafranske offers 3 clinical practice integration situations
Dueck argues for psychotherapy that begins within the client’s worldview
Alvin Dueck
