Letting Go of Power and Control.
The Christian Life as a Journey. <He mixes metaphors of a journey and a wall.>
The Wall—Stages of Faith. Using a framework developed by Hagberg and Guelich, he places “the wall” between Stage 3 (the life of serving) and stage 4 (journey inward).
Stuck at the Wall—The Dark Night of the the Soul. St. John of the Cross describes the “dark night of the soul” and describes the spiritual imperfections that a Christian needs to be purged from.
Finding My Way Through the Wall.
How Long Will This Last? There is no set time, but it lasted years for Abraham and for David.
Characteristics of Life on the Other Side.
- A greater level of brokenness.
- A greater appreciation for holy unknowing (mystery).
- A deeper ability to wait for God.
- A greater detachment.
A Final Word.