The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon. Solomon’s forbidden wealth. Solomon dies. Continue reading “2 Chronicles chapter 9”
2 Chronicles chapter 8
Solomon’s accomplishments. Continue reading “2 Chronicles chapter 8”
The Life of Teresa of Ávila
Teresa of Ávila shares her own life story, four stages of mystical prayer, the founding of the Discalced Carmelites, and her own mystical experiences. [UPDATED] Continue reading “The Life of Teresa of Ávila”
Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich
Julian of Norwich (circa 1342 to circa 1416) was an English anchoress who is regarded as one of the most important Christian mystics. [UPDATED] Continue reading “Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich”
2 Chronicles chapter 7
Solomon dedicates his new temple, continued. Blessings and curses. Continue reading “2 Chronicles chapter 7”
2 Chronicles chapter 6
Solomon blesses the people. He dedicates the temple with a long prayer. Continue reading “2 Chronicles chapter 6”
A Testament of Devotion by Thomas Raymond Kelly
Thomas Raymond Kelly was a Quaker mystic. His book “A Testament of Devotion” is widely read by people interested in spirituality. This is our summary. [UPDATED] Continue reading “A Testament of Devotion by Thomas Raymond Kelly”
The Cloud of Glory
We want to see God. But we are unable to apprehend the LORD God in all his glory. So at the great moments of biblical history, he appears in the hidden form of a Cloud. Continue reading “The Cloud of Glory”
2 Chronicles chapter 5
Moving the Ark of the Covenant to Solomon’s temple. Continue reading “2 Chronicles chapter 5”
2 Chronicles chapter 4
Opulent furnishings for Solomon’s temple. Continue reading “2 Chronicles chapter 4”