Inspiration
Living a Vibrant Spiritual Life
Here you’ll find writings from our staff and associates. In the pursuit of a Vibrant Spiritual Life, you might appreciate words of inspiration and encouragement. We update this page regularly with fresh words and ideas; please return frequently!
Your Part In Saving the World
Rob Field, CSW Director Years ago, a young man walked into a monastery chapel, witnessed the monks in prayer, and had a flash of deep insight: the reason the world had not blown up yet was because there were people and places like these, devoted to...
DECLARE YOURSELF! (Why Lineage Matters)
Rob Field, CSW Director No one I know lives in a fortress with a moat, a drawbridge, or guards decked out in full armor. But on TV and in the movies, a classic scene from medieval Europe might depict someone visiting a castle or walled city with these very...
Your Soul Has No Interest In Big Ideas — Thank God!
Rob Field, CSW Director We are now living in a battle-scarred era when powerful men filled with dangerous ideas are butting heads, and the world and its citizens are caught in the middle. Exhibit A is Ukraine, which was invaded in a war of choice 4 years ago....
Why Do We Have Tears In Our Eyes?
Fred Brown, CSW Associate Walking down a quiet country road, I sense movement in the distance. Through the light morning mist there appears a line of men in single file walking towards me at a steady pace. They are wearing what I think are orange robes, only to...