Daniel Davis

Christ-follower, husband, dad.

[Daniel Davis @greypilgrim76]

Stories of Odysseus awaken Telemachus. But his father’s presence, trust, and commission begin to transform him.

Again and again, Odysseus speaks of “we two.”

My new essay on The Odyssey and the blessing we cannot give ourselves:

https://t.co/yWwjGETEgs

[Daniel Davis @greypilgrim76]

Stories of Odysseus awaken Telemachus. But his father’s presence, trust, and commission begin to transform him.

Again and again, Odysseus speaks of “we two.”

My new essay on The Odyssey and the blessing we cannot give ourselves:

https://t.co/oq6JfeBzXk

[Daniel Davis @greypilgrim76]

Every sonnet has a volta—a turning point that transforms what came before.

Mary Magdalene’s life was filled with such turns. Then, in the garden, she heard the risen Jesus call her name.

Mary is the saint of turning.

“Mary Magdalene – Queen of Sonnets”

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Foot surgery, turning 50, and a stack of art history books cracked something open. Writing about it.
"Beauty requires form; form means limitation."
New post -
Coming Back 'Round https://t.co/5n7xlUtFvG

[Daniel Davis @greypilgrim76]

The eighth day of the eighth month. A night of hands, prayers, bread, and wine.
Two years later, I carry that fire still.
On the Eighth Day https://t.co/MkYqizDlhf

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When was the last time they saw you play?
No agenda. No goal. Just joy.

Play is not wasted time—it’s Sabbath in motion, a taste of the Kingdom.

New in Spiritual Practices for the Weary Soul series.
When Was the Last Time You Played? https://t.co/QuNB3ERuD9

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I thought I was just playing guitar for a healing service.
I didn’t know I was walking into a world of incense, stained glass, and the Lamb of God on the altar.
That little church by the park ruined me in the best way.
That Little Church by the Park https://t.co/jwxdYQQEfl

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Why do we keep falling into the same ruts?
Before the 7 deadly sins… before the Enneagram… there were desert monks naming the inner demons that distort our peace.

Naming the Patterns https://t.co/AQ5VtaCaP2

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Summer can make everything blurry.
Prayer? Fuzzy. Work? Sluggish. Desire? Scattered.
The desert fathers had a name for it: acedia—the noonday demon.
This week’s post is part confession, part field guide.
Confession (The Summer of Acedia) https://t.co/HkYPYjHiJp

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We Need the Weird
@holland_tom asked why Christians don’t talk about “the weird stuff.”
@PeteGreig says: “We do weird.”
I say: We need more of it.
Tongues. Icons. Healing. Liturgy.
Not novelty—mystery.
New post:
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When Jesus Got Mad - Some thoughts on my experience with anger and hope for redeeming it. https://t.co/fdLSJMY8JU

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Here's a message a preached a few weeks ago. I also write some brief thoughts about the role of prayer and contemplation in sermon preparation.
Jesus Calls https://t.co/r8xMrQUouw

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Do we have to make our divisions along the lines of a political party? Is there a way forward? The 5th century North African bishop, St. Augustine, has some valuable insight for times and places like ours.
Citizens of Which City? https://t.co/GJIl7wIbD2

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It's All Saints Day! I wrote a guided prayer exercise for the day as well as a brief explanation of what this day is and why we honor it. Enjoy! "The Lord is glorious in His saints!" https://t.co/vUGlX3UU50

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Vote for Your Neighbor
Let's consider a different angle when making our vote.
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Your Vote Doesn't Count (Like You Might Think)
On voting and loving God.
https://t.co/FzWzJVOUMJ

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What do you want? Continuing the series on love and desire in spiritual formation!

Discerning Desire https://t.co/YZ7Wulwk1a

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How do we handle rejection? Do we run and hide? Do we fight? I think we find a good example of how to handle rejection from Mary, the mother of Jesus. Read about it here.

Dealing with Rejection https://t.co/Vz3f1dOD5j

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Here is a brief update on Spirit Formed Journey and my sermon from last Sunday!

Graces, Gripes, and Graves https://t.co/i5UJpbt0h3

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What does "restoration" mean when we are dealing with fallen leaders? David kept his throne. Should pastors? Here is my take on why the David analogy is faulty and what it reveals about us.
Beyond Thrones https://t.co/wwa9kZuDo2