The Island Series: Proximity
Many of us live “close enough” to God to feel safe, but not close enough to be changed. Like the older son in Jesus’ parable, and like the cave‑dwelling villagers on the windward slopes, we remain near the Father’s house yet far from the Father’s heart. Proximity explores the climate of connection: the difference between being near God and being truly with God. Flourishing grows where intimacy grows. This post invites readers to move from awareness to abiding, from nearness to connectedness, and from spiritual dryness to relational warmth.
The Journey Compass Summary
Formation isn’t a straight line. It’s a rhythm of grace. Like a great‑circle flight across the globe, what looks curved from our view is perfect from the Father’s perspective. The Journey Compass helps us see that spiritual formation is not a sequence to master but a rhythm to live - returning again and again to the places where Jesus meets us.