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On Abstract Love, an Insight from C.S. Lewis, and Practicing What We Admire
A post on moving love out of the abstract and into the awkward, repeated work of loving the difficult person right in front of us, again and again.
Aug 17
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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On Lifelong Conversion, a Word from Emilie Griffin, and Saying Yes to God
A post on lifelong conversion and the quiet work of God's grace.
Aug 10
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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On Illusion and Stubbornness, Wisdom from George MacDonald, and Staying Open to Grace
Growth often begins where our illusions end. A reflection on consequences, stubbornness, and the patient love that refuses to leave us unchanged.
Aug 3
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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July 2026
On Slow Change, a Counsel from Friedrich von Hügel, and the Work of Waiting
A post on living with the tension of wanting deeper change while continuing to walk the slow path of transformation with Christ
Jul 27
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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A small favor …
If you’re planning to read Dwelling in Christ, I’d love your help.
Jul 21
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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On the Desert Fathers, Insight from Thomas Merton, and Drawing on Their Counsel
A reflection on voices from the desert that still call us toward a quieter, more intentional life with Christ in the midst of ordinary days.
Jul 20
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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On Half-Built Towers, a Word from Debra Farrington, and Planning for Growth
A post on creating small, sustainable rhythms that keep spiritual formation moving forward long after inspiration begins to fade.
Jul 13
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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On Reading the Bible, a Reminder from Hans Boersma, and Meeting God in the Text
A reflection on the Bible as an altar rather than a textbook—a place to listen, bow low, and encounter the living God.
Jul 6
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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June 2026
On Care, a Word from Tito Colliander, and the Seasons of the Soul
A post on care, tending the soul, and learning from the slow work of growth that happens through attention, patience, and presence.
Jun 29
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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On Transformation’s Stages, Insight from Evelyn Underhill, and Living the Path Today
A post on the footprints left by saints before us and the surprising patterns that emerge when we pay attention to the path.
Jun 22
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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On the Fall, a Teaching from Kallistos Ware, and the Books That Shape Us
A post on how one book reshaped my understanding of the Fall and why the people who guide our reading often shape our faith.
Jun 15
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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On Contemplation, a Word from Gerald May, and the Gift of Longing
A post on longing for a life where attention rests naturally in God, without strain, grasping, or restless movement.
Jun 8
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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