The Inner Spiritual Life

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” – Colossians 3:2,3 Today, I want to focus on academics and intelligent people, and how, so often as thinkers, it is easy to reason ourselves out of what we need most. Frequently, our overthinking, spinning our wheels, dwelling on details, and relentless pursuit of knowledge can draw us away from the inner spiritual life that is available to everyone through Christ. I love academics, and in many ways, I consider myself an academic. I have published and studied extensively, delivered speeches in educational settings, and collaborated with institutions like Harvard, Stanford, and other major universities on various projects. My passion for knowledge and science is deep—I always want to learn more. Yet, there is a significant danger for academics. Most begin with a youthful thirst for knowledge,