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To have found God and still to pursue Him is a paradox of love, scorned indeed by the too-easily-satisfied religious person, but justified in happy experience by the children of the burning heart. Saint Bernard of Clairvaux stated this holy paradox in a musical four-line poem.

During a train trip from Chicago to Texas in the late 1940s, A.W. Tozer began to write The Pursuit of God. He wrote all night, and when the train arrived at his destination, the rough draft was done. The depth of this book has made it an enduring favorite.

When he is asked how to be happy, Osho responds by questioning the very logic of the question. How can wanting to be happy ever lead to happiness? Osho springs back and forth between exploring the neurotic American dream of happiness, and describing what it actually takes to be happy.

Every child is born ecstatic - with a high level of happiness. Ecstasy is natural. It is something that everybody brings naturally into the world; everybody comes with it. It is part of being alive. Life is ecstasy. Every child brings it into the world, but then society jumps on the child, starts destroying every possibility of ecstasy, starts making the child miserable, starts conditioning the child, and the child comes to know that to be miserable is right, to be happy is wrong. That becomes the deep association.

God is in pursuit of you. The Pursuit of God is the enduring Christian classic by renowned pastor and theologian A. W. Tozer. More than 65 years later, the words Tozer penned on a train from Illinois to Texas echo across the decades to resonate with power in the heart of anyone longing for a deeper experience with God. This devotional masterpiece is at once thought-provoking and spirit-enlivening, an invitation to think deeply about your faith even as you come alive to God’s presence surrounding, sustaining and pursuing you.

In today's world of shallow pursuits, surface-level social media, and frivolous vanities, too many Christians are distracted from what really counts: a passionate pursuit of Christ. Because of that, the enemy controls us, keeping us and the Church at large from being everything God wants us to be. In this compilation of teachings, A. W. Tozer dives deep into a favorite topic: growing in Christ.

The Pursuit Podcast is made for the ambitious person who wants more out of life. More health, more wealth, more happiness and whole life success. I’m Ben Spangl, a mindset and performance coach, speaker, and entrepreneur. I’m going to share with you what I’ve used in my life and with my clients to create BIG results as well as interview some of the world's greatest performers in the areas of mindset, business, health and spirituality with practical tips, advice and strategies to create your next level of life. I’m a big believer that everything happens for a reason and it's not an ...

The relentless pursuit of truth and transformation.

"Be holy, for I am holy," commands God to His people. But holiness is something that is often missed in the Christian's daily life. According to Jerry Bridges, that's because we're not exactly sure what our part in holiness is. In The Pursuit of Holiness, he helps us see clearly just what we should rely on God to do-and what we should accept responsibility for ourselves.

Wholehearted Pursuits is a podcast for anyone who longs to experience God more deeply, know themselves more truly, and connect with others more meaningfully in everyday life. Hosted by Cheri Cochran, each episode offers practical and spiritual encouragement for the ongoing work of bringing your whole self to your whole life, as Jesus did. It's a space grounded in the belief that we are each made for a deeply connected, wholehearted life with God, ourselves, and others. Whether you're just beginning to ask questions about wholehearted living or have been on the inner journey for years, you are ...

"The Pursuit of God" is "a modest attempt to aid God's hungry children so to find Him" by A. W. Tozer. "We pursue God because, and only because, He has first put an urge within us that spurs us to the pursuit. 'No man can come to me,' said our Lord, 'except the Father which hath sent me draw him,' and it is by this very prevenient drawing that God takes from us every vestige of credit for the act of coming. The impulse to pursue God originates with God, but the outworking of that impulse is our following hard after Him."

Success Is Great. But Significance Is Lasting.You’ve achieved a measure of success in the first half of life, and it’s been a thrill. But deep in your heart, you want your second half to count for something far more. Something bigger than you. Significance. You’re not alone; you’re in...

Learning the Bible and how to apply it to life in modern day times.

After experiencing trauma, many of us struggle to come to terms with our identities as broken people. We spend lifetimes pursuing what we believe will make us "whole," what we believe will portray the perfect image to those around us. We imprison ourselves within our pursuit of perfection, which is a life of facades. We believe showing any sign of weakness is weakness itself and is something to be ashamed of. But what if there was purpose in the broken pieces and they could be used to testify to true healing?

Ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and the search for a life well lived.For the full show notes and a link to the chatbot companion, see mlsatlow.com.

Igniting the fires of personal revival, seasoned revivalist and pastor Kim Owens shows that a heart on fire for Jesus is the antidote to apathy and complacency. Sharing vital revelations, biblical wisdom, and practical principles discovered in a ten-year-sustained revival, Pastor Kim equips you to transform a life of spiritual dryness into one with spiritual zeal; maintain a holy desperation for God; prioritize a passionate pursuit of Jesus; and experience a vibrant, contagious relationship with Christ.

What if there is more to your life than this? For so many of us, the ever-present list of daily demands can mean that we end up settling for a life that's different to the one we once imagined. But there is a way to get back on track and this holistic guide to realigning with your sense of...

What would life be like if you believed that every crisis is a blessing, that you're guided to meet the people who cross your path, and that everything happens for a reason? Deepak Chopra examines this topic with John Demartini, an internationally acclaimed speaker whose motivational programs...

Every day of the week in contemporary America (and especially on Sundays) people raise money for their religious enterprises - for clergy, educators, buildings, charity, youth-oriented work, and more. In a fascinating look into the economics of American Protestantism, James Hudnut-Beumler examines how churches have raised and spent money from colonial times to the present and considers what these practices say about both religion and American culture.

Ever wonder if you can break free from destructive cycles and live with purpose? Do you hope God is real and wants to know you personally? We believe you can experience God’s goodness and live meaningfully—even as a teen or young adult. In a world of chaos, Jesus’ grace brings renewal. Join us as we follow Jesus together. We’ll encourage, challenge, and share real stories of living for God’s kingdom. Whether you follow Jesus or not, you’re invited. Be curious. Ask questions. Explore faith. We’re praying for y’all. We love y'all—and Jesus loves you! Jeremiah 29:13