The Quest for a Meaningful Life

The Loft LA - Progressive Christianity in Podcast Form · Mar 6, 2023 · 44m

After his baptism, Jesus continues his Inward Journey in the wilderness. Wandering alone, he spent time in prayer in fasting as he sought clarity about what the next steps in his ministry should be. This time in the wilderness gave him the opportunity to discern what a meaningful life would be for him. The quest for a meaningful life is as old as humanity. From Adam and Eve to Jesus to today, all human beings embark upon this quest. In his essay "When the Knowledge Comes" Howard Thurman invites us to consider how this quest is a perpetual journey from innocence to knowledge. As we continue…