by Jonni Turner | Aug 29, 2018 | Arts & Letters
A fascinating aspect of God is the way he finds you. He knows when and where you begin your quest for truth, even before you do. How this happens is a mystery; when it happens could be anytime, anywhere. Surprisingly often it occurs when you are touched by metaphor...
by Jonni Turner | Jun 25, 2018 | Quest & Journey
Of all the features in the geography of quest, none are so deceptively tranquil as the ponds of truth. These ponds are everywhere. More often than not, you pass them by. After all, you are after bigger challenges: vast seas, tall mountains, unmarked wilderness....
by Jonni Turner | Jun 5, 2018 | Holy Words
Last week, I entered Ordinary Time, along with millions of Anglicans and other Christians who mark church seasons. Ordinary Time consists of the long stretch of months extending roughly from May to November (there is a shorter period in early winter). It begins with...
by Jonni Turner | May 22, 2018 | Theology & Science
Nearly a decade ago I went to university as a mature student. I had been an avid reader since early childhood and spent years as a media professional. Complex subjects didn’t scare me. I had confidence in my knowledge base and ability to distill understanding from...
by Jonni Turner | Jan 23, 2018 | Quest & Journey
The Pilgrim’s Progress is one of those “someday” books I have never read. If that seems odd coming from someone on a spiritual quest, consider this: My awareness of John Bunyan’s Christian allegory stems from a single phrase, “the Slough of Despond.” Other writers...
