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3 December, 2022
News Permalink No comments David Morrison

The book is here! Order your copy here: https://www.dreamwalkerway.com/

6 December, 2022
News Permalink No comments David Morrison

The Mystery of the Gospels

Dorian and David have a conversation about the elusive nature of Jesus’ teachings–especially the parables.

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5 December, 2022
Podcasts No comments David Morrison

Second Week of Advent 2022

“John proclaimed the coming of a new reality which was already breaking in—the ‘Realm of Heaven.’ In John’s gospel, Jesus referred to it as “eternal life.” Paul called it ‘the New Creation,’ while John the Revelator saw it as the ‘New Earth.’”

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3 December, 2022
Advent Seasons of God No comments David Morrison

Pathways To Presence: Guidance

Dorian and David explore the spiritual practice of guidance, discernment, and spiritual direction.

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29 November, 2022
Podcasts No comments David Morrison

First Week of Advent 2022

Joseph Campbell said it well: “You must give up the life you planned in order to have the life that is waiting for you.”

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27 November, 2022
Advent News Seasons of God No comments David Morrison

Advent 2022

“As I light this flame, I lay myself before Thee.” (Ancient Celtic Prayer)

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26 November, 2022
Advent Desert Diaries No comments David Morrison

An Ancient Prayer

Dorian and David discuss the ancient monastic prayer traditionally called, “The Jesus Prayer.”

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22 November, 2022
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Listening for the Heartbeat

Mason and Morrison discuss the works of John Philip Newell and their influence on the formation of Desert Rain Community.

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14 November, 2022
Celtic Spirituality connection Podcasts No comments David Morrison

Arrivals and Departures

Dorian and David discuss religion’s purpose of helping people “translate the world,” but so often fails in helping people take the next step into transformation.

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7 November, 2022
Podcasts No comments David Morrison
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-The Ruined?

-The Ruined?
"The Ruined" are those countless ones throughout the ages who have encountered the presence of the living God to such an extent that they are "ruined" for the things of this world. They can never return for any extended time to what was formerly known as "normal life." They are burned with a vision of the beauty of God in the face of Christ-- and they seek this in everyone and everything they meet.

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