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11/14/2022 – Chapter 11 Discussion – “Overcoming Deism and the Absentee God”

Summarized excerpts:

“Deism denies God’s immanence, or presence, and pantheism and paganism deny God’s transcendence” pg 62

-“Saint Augustine says that God is nearer to us than we are to ourselves.”

Here is …

11/06/2022 – Chapter 10 Discussion: “Where to Find God: The Practice of the Presence of God.”

Why is God a consuming fire? (Deuteronomy 4: 23-24; Hebrews 12:29; reference pg 59)

https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/why-is-god-a-consuming-fire.html

As to the practice, here is an excerpt from the top of page #58:

“The ‘seeing’ …

10/30/2022 – Chapter Nine Discussion: “Why Surrender Does Not Squash Individuality.”

I feel compelled to share the C.S. Lewis quote after a De Caussade introduction, pg. #51:

“Far from ignoring, downplaying, or threatening our unique individuality, God’s providence deliberately designs for it. …

10/16/2022 – Chapter 7 – How Divine Providence Does What Seems Impossible? / Discussion question

pg 43: “How can God write a perfect story with such imperfect characters? … How can God do this?

Answers:

Kreeft refers to the answer God Himself gives to …

10/02/2022 – Chapter Six – “God as Your Guru” // Group Discussion

Do we really believe what we say we believe is really real? I’m just asking for it involves unfathomable never ending joy. Who could even make up such …