Easily, by intentional intellectual and spiritual transformation. By giving up, as much as possible, the distractions that are killing valuable hours each day, and by concentrating on reading seminal authors, the Bible, and Bible commentators. By memorizing the Bible in any language we find exciting and useful. By listening with obstinacy to the great minds—or... Continue Reading →
Faith is unquestionably the foundational condition for a spiritual life, and it is a grace from God. Openness toward God and spirituality is certainly commendable, but in the end, it is not enough. We all know people who profess belief in a divinity or in chakras, yet are unwilling to follow the path set by... Continue Reading →
A sign of maturity may be the inner drive to engage in public life for the benefit of others. This is important to emphasize: after the season of building a home and raising a family—once the children have found their way in life—the pace of daily responsibilities and the volume of work often decrease significantly.... Continue Reading →
Maturity also consists in minimizing the distance between who someone appears to be and who they truly are. We all have a fallen nature, and we are not knowledgeable in every field. We need to admit that, while still being prepared to demonstrate competence in the areas we are familiar with. It is also important... Continue Reading →
The Deeper Diver 