March 21, 2023 1:01 am
Published by Jim Baker
When you hear hoof beats, think of horses, not zebras” has been a popular medical proverb since about the 1950s.... Continue Reading
March 14, 2023 1:01 am
Published by Jim Baker
If you are like me, you have spent the better part of your ministry career living with some level of... Continue Reading
March 7, 2023 1:01 am
Published by Jim Baker
Recently I met with a group of church educators and the topic of discussion was soul care. Soul, not in... Continue Reading
February 28, 2023 1:01 am
Published by Jim Baker
Dr. Wayne Grudem, noted biblical scholar, professor, and author, shares an experience that may provide insight into what seems to... Continue Reading
February 21, 2023 1:03 am
Published by Jim Baker
One of the leading reasons people give for leaving the church is the behavior of Christians. When Christians are viewed... Continue Reading
February 14, 2023 1:01 am
Published by Jim Baker
Ignatius of Loyola, who founded the Society of Jesus, wrote a classic devotional book called “Spiritual Exercises.” In this book,... Continue Reading
February 7, 2023 1:01 am
Published by Jim Baker
In recent posts we explored the differences between contemplative and evangelical streams of Christianity. Here are several ideas that I... Continue Reading
January 31, 2023 1:01 am
Published by Jim Baker
In our last post we looked at a comparison of the language, emphases and practices between Evangelical Christianity and Contemplative-Mystical... Continue Reading
January 24, 2023 1:11 am
Published by Jim Baker
In recent years I have come across two types of evangelical Christians who are interested in contemplative-mystical Christianity: Some are... Continue Reading
January 17, 2023 1:01 am
Published by Jim Baker
What is a spiritual retreat day? A concise definition is “a planned day away from work to focus exclusively on... Continue Reading
January 10, 2023 1:01 am
Published by Jim Baker
The beginning of a new year is an opportunity to challenge yourself to engage in spiritual practices that are new... Continue Reading
January 3, 2023 1:01 am
Published by Jim Baker
Many ministers I know wrestle with the difficulty of trying to live a life of transformation and intimacy with the... Continue Reading