I’m convinced that the greatest dis-ease facing humanity right now isn’t lack of innovation or good intentions, but our profound and painful sense of disconnection. Disconnection from God, certainly, but […]
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Luminous Darkness: An Advent Meditation to Embrace Wholeness
By Mike Morrell on November 22, 2022 in Biblical, Contemplative, Foresight, Jesus, Life, Meditations, Scripture, Storytelling
As the days grow shorter and autumn hues give way to winter greys in the Northern Hemisphere, this coming Sunday marks the beginning of a season of yearning that many […]
Walking Nature’s Mystical Path: Reclaiming Joy & Awe this Holiday Season with Alexander John Shaia
By Mike Morrell on October 18, 2022 in Changemaking, Contemplative, Emergence, Guest Voices, Initiation, Life, Meditations
It was my joy to sit down with my dear friend Alexander John Shaia recently, to talk about walking nature’s mystical path in our dialogue for the Mystics Summit. Thanks to special […]
Bringing forth what is within you: A nine-day prayer invitation with Michael the Archangel
By Mike Morrell on September 20, 2022 in Biblical, Contemplative, Emergence, Emergent, Integral, Jesus, Permaculture, Scripture, Storytelling
Angels. They’re depicted in our world’s spiritual lineages as messengers of the Divine, as helpers of humanity and the more-than-human creation. While often feeling as uncomfortably out-of-place in the modern […]
Re-Wilding Faith: Do I Stay Christian? | Brian McLaren
By Mike Morrell on August 30, 2022 in Biblical, Books, Contemplative, Emergence, Emergent, Justice, Leadership, Life, Meditations, Permaculture, Scripture
When I met Brian McLaren 20 years ago, the encounter changed my life. First the person, then his books, then opportunities to collaborate with him — Brian challenged my faith, then […]