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On Beauty, a Reminder from John Muir, and Seeing God in Nature
An invitation to notice beauty today and let it slow you down, opening space for quiet gratitude and attention to God.
Apr 13
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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On Transformation’s Pace, Wisdom from Frederick Buechner, and Staying in the Waiting
A reflection on the slow work of spiritual transformation and the quiet patience required to trust that God is shaping us, even when growth feels…
Apr 6
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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March 2026
On Dying Before We Die, a Teaching from John Behr, and Small Crosses We Carry
A reflection on Holy Week, self-giving love, and the quiet ways Christ teaches us to die to ourselves so his life can take shape in us.
Mar 30
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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Cover Reveal + Pre-order
Years in the making. Here it is.
Mar 24
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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On Living Before Learning, an Insight from Rowan Williams, and What Practice Teaches
A reflection on how life with Christ often comes before clarity about Christ, and how spiritual practices quietly shape the theology we eventually name.
Mar 23
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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On Inner Waves, Wisdom from Sergius Bulgakov, and Trust Beyond Feelings
The soul moves like the sea – rising, falling, restless and calm. A meditation on faith, feeling, and the grace of returning to Christ again and again.
Mar 16
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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On Premature Grasping, a Counsel from Francis de Sales, and the Grace of Noticing
A reflection on spiritual hurry, everyday frustrations, and the patient work of growth that begins in paying attention.
Mar 9
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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On Early Rising, a Counsel from Fénelon, and Unhurried Time
A reflection on early rising, carving out first light for time with God, and learning the gift of slow, unhurried time.
Mar 2
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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February 2026
On Fasting, a Counsel from John Chrysostom, and the Transformation of Desire
A quiet invitation to choose one modest fast this Lent, align desire with love, and let this season reshape the habits of your heart.
Feb 23
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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On Incarnation, a Reminder from David Bentley Hart, and Living into Friendship with God
A gentle meditation on Jesus’ enduring humanity and the surprising intimacy of a God who longs for friendship with us.
Feb 16
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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On Breath, a Reflection from Esther de Waal, and Finding God in the Ordinary
A reflection on breath prayers, ordinary attention, and the quiet ways God reminds us that we are sustained and not alone.
Feb 9
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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On Trust, a Word from Flannery O’Connor, and Learning Without the Saddle
A reflection on vulnerability, formation, and how deep knowing often comes when certainty and support are taken away.
Feb 2
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Jonathan R. Bailey
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