David G. R. Keller

Do You Now Believe?

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“With academic clarity coupled with awareness of the pastoral sensitivity of Jesus, Hedrick unmasks 'blind faith' as a barrier to spiritual transformation. Her insights come from the crucible of years of encounters with students who fear that questions about Jesus will undermine the integrity of dogma concerning Jesus. By examining questions Jesus asks persons around him as well as questions posed to him in the gospels of Mark and John, Hedrick invites readers to encounter the presence of divine power in his words and actions. This encounter elicits an understanding of Jesus that is a threshold to personal transformation. Hedrick's invitation to encounter Jesus reminds me of an experience of Julian of Norwich: 'He showed to my understanding, in part, the blessed Godhead, stirring then the pure soul to understand.'”

Practice the Pause

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“Practice the Pause provides a timely overview of Jesus' spirituality in the context of his first-century Judaism. The author guides readers from this foundation through the evolution of contemporary contemplative practices within modern Judaism and Christianity. The final chapters provide readers with practical advice, using Thomas Keating's unique insights from neuroscience on the transformative practice of centering prayer and meditation on the Bible. Caroline Oakes' summary of Fr. Thomas' work, based on his writing, is the most substantive and accessible to readers I have ever seen. An excellent resource for group study and reflection.”