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What is Christian Mysticism?
        Christian mysticism may be defined as a direct and immediate awareness of the presence of God, whether in union or communion. The importance of pursuing the presence of God has to a great extent been lost in the modern church. This site was created for those who want to rediscover the awesome presence of the living God. Read More.
What is Contemplative Prayer?
        Contemplative prayer is prayer beyond words. It is being still before God and knowing the Lord in the silence and stillness (Psalm 46:10). Prayer is more than mere talk, it is also the sharing of presence - just being silent in the presence of God. As Brian Taylor has written, "Silent prayer that has no other purpose than to be present to God is contemplative." In the Eastern Orthodox tradition they call this silent prayer hesychasm, which means stillness or quietude. Read More.

What is the Mystic Way?
        The mystic way speaks of the three stages of spiritual formation and growth. They are usually called the purgative way, the illuminative way, and the unitive way. In the purgative way our heart or will was united to God. In the illuminative way our mind was united to God. And the unitive way our souls are united to God. In many ways these three stages overlap and a clear division between them is artificial at best. Read More.

What is a Christian Mystic?
        Some have wondered whether it is proper to call a person a mystic. I believe it is. But I would limit the word mystic to those who have an ongoing experience of God’s presence. Because God is holy, those who claim union and communion with God must also be holy. I believe that a true mystic will have a level of sanctity and gentleness. You can recognize a true Christian mystic because he or she will be like Christ. His actions and words will glorify God and he will be humble. Read More.

The Pursuit of God
         It is our desire to call the Church back to the pursuit of God. We want to fan the flames of passion for those who are chasing God. Our vision is to set Christians of all denominations on fire to passionately pursue God's presence together. After all, as my mentor A.W. Tozer once said, "It is not mere words that nourish the soul, but God Himself, and unless and until the hearers find God in personal experience they are not better for having heard the truth." Read More.
 
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Category:  Christian Mysticism
Rev. Jay N. Forrest

        Jay Forrest can answer any question dealing with Christian mysticism, such as questions concerning the awakening call, the purgative way, the illuminative way, the unitive way, spiritual experiences, spiritual direction, spiritual disciplines, prayer, ecstasy, the rule of life, internal monasticism, asceticism, mystical theology, devotional helps, chanting, meditation, contemplation, and more.
        Please limit your questions to this subject matter, which is Christian mysticism (see above). We will not answer questions asking us to defend Christian doctrine. For such other question, please feel free to contact us directly through our Contact Us page on this site.