“Even though we have all had experiences of feeling distant from God, the Dark Night of the Senses is a particular experience… — R. Thomas Ashbrook Bad advice Copy Share Image
“The enemy’s attacks also increase during prayer. Disguised as our own thoughts, the enemy sends many memories of past sins, shameful thoughts,… — R. Thomas Ashbrook Body of christ Copy Share Image
“For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the reveal- ing [through conversion and transformation] of the sons of God.… — R. Thomas Ashbrook Change Copy Share Image
“Our defense against the devil, made possible by Jesus’ death and resurrection and the Holy Spirit’s presence in us, comes in three… — R. Thomas Ashbrook Death Copy Share Image
“The very fire of love which afterwards is united with the soul, glorifying it, is that which previously assails it by purging… — R. Thomas Ashbrook Fire Copy Share Image
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark… — R. Thomas Ashbrook Dark world Copy Share Image
“Reading and teaching about contemplative prayer and spiritual warfare in prayer are essential. Although sermons and books and mentors can be very… — R. Thomas Ashbrook Contemplative prayer Copy Share Image
“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are… — R. Thomas Ashbrook God Copy Share Image
“Two primary tactics used on us are pride and distractions. The enemy will attempt to convince us that we are really important,… — R. Thomas Ashbrook Seeking god Copy Share Image
“Authentic spiritual friendships: Most of what we know about ourselves, truth or falsehood, has been reflected back to us from others. It… — R. Thomas Ashbrook Brothers and sisters Copy Share Image
“The garden of the soul, she says, can be watered in several manners. The first, drawing the water up from a well… — R. Thomas Ashbrook Gardening Copy Share Image
