Mike Walker delivers a thought-provoking desert fable exploring peace, purpose, connection, and the enduring lessons ...

Chosen by Andrew Arndt, author of “Streams in the Wasteland: Finding Spiritual Renewal with the Desert Fathers and Mothers.” Nouwen’s little classic was where I first met the likes of Anthony, ...

The desert may lack water, but it`s rich in symbolism. Whether it is embodied in the story of Moses and his followers wandering the desert or in monks learning discipline by living in harsh, hot ...

1 Kings 19, 4-8; Ephesians 4, 30 - 5,2; John 6, 41-51. The concept of desert wisdom is a very basic concept in Christian living. The desert, in itself, is a space, an experience that can be arid, and ...

Discernment and wisdom knows exactly when to discard rules and directions. Once, an old monk who lived in a cave with his disciple became annoyed with the young man and made him leave. When the old ...