Nicole Walters

The Incarnation declares that God is not distant but with us—in Christ, in creation, in the ordinary fabric of daily life. Contemplation is simply learning to notice this reality: resting in God’s nearness, receiving Christ in bread and wine, and seeing the sacred in the everyday. My research found that when congregations embraced silence and sacramental stillness, people discovered God’s presence not as an idea but as a lived encounter.

Church of the Nativity - Fayetteville, GA October 5, 2025 17th Sunday After Pentecost Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 Watch: Listen: Read: I have...

Mystical theology is not about secret visions or ecstatic practices—it is about direct encounter with the living God. Rooted in Scripture and tradition, it reminds us that faith is more than information or activity; it is communion with Christ. My research showed people are hungry for this depth, often surprised to learn it has always been part of Christian life. Renewal begins as we reclaim silence, prayer, and presence as the heart of our faith.