Emotions such as desire, eros, or delight are sometimes treated with suspicion in Christian spiritual formation. However, some modern theologians propose a different perspective such as Philip Sheldrake who describes desire as the primary animator of the spiritual dimension of life. Building on this insight, this paper proposes an affective feedback loop where emotions such as desire draw...
This essay explores the influential role of pastor and writer A. W. Tozer (1897–1963) in reintroducing ecumenical spiritual resources and Christian mystical experience to mid-twentieth century conservative Protestant life in America and beyond. As a prolific writer and editor in his day, he was an important precursor to what has become known as the spiritual formation movement within these same...