<![CDATA[Tree of Life Mission: News]]>https://www.treeoflifemission.org/s/newshttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RMWj!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b36b47f-5229-4ead-bdd6-1df0216c502e_1280x1280.pngTree of Life Mission: Newshttps://www.treeoflifemission.org/s/newsSubstackWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:13:54 GMT<![CDATA[Awakening the Heart through Prayer]]>https://www.treeoflifemission.org/p/awakening-the-heart-through-prayerhttps://www.treeoflifemission.org/p/awakening-the-heart-through-prayerMon, 01 Sep 2025 09:02:37 GMTI want to begin by expressing my gratitude to everyone who helped with the release of my first book, The Word Abounds Within Us. I could not have accomplished the task without those who assisted, whether by revising, editing, or encouraging. The entire book is available at no cost on our website:

Read the Book

We are diligently working to create a hardcopy version of the book, and we’ll send an announcement when it is available.

I will be leading two different events this week in Boulder, Colorado. The first is a public lecture on Thursday, September 4th, where I will propose my current hypothesis that psychotherapy is effective because it facilitates union with God. Below is the flyer to download and share. I hope you can make it!

Boulder Flyer
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The second event is a three-day private retreat entitled, Awakening the Heart through Prayer. Through a combination of lectures, meditations, and group discussions, those participating will strive to fill their hearts with the fulness of God—for the sake of all Creation.

If you would like to invite me to lead a retreat in your area, send us a private message or leave a comment below.

In God’s Love,

Josh

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]]><![CDATA[Book Release and Sermons]]>https://www.treeoflifemission.org/p/book-release-and-upcoming-sermonshttps://www.treeoflifemission.org/p/book-release-and-upcoming-sermonsThu, 29 May 2025 09:00:42 GMTThe time has finally arrived. After years of research and reflection, and after the generous editorial support of many, we are finally releasing our first book: The Word Abounds Within Us.

About the Book

I wrote The Word Abounds Within Us as a memoir, documenting my journey of abandoning an intellectual approach to theology in order to study the spiritual realities that gave birth to Christianity. By using spiritual perception, I attempted to see God. And what I experienced along the way transformed my life.

The book is based on the six theological questions I’ve been asking for over two decades:

  • Who is God?

  • Who are we?

  • Who was Jesus?

  • What is faith?

  • What is grace?

  • What is salvation?

I invite you to share in my process of discovering—through direct observation—that God is truly with us.

About the Release

We are committed to making our offerings available to everyone, and so we will release the book online through a series of posts beginning June 5th until the entire book is available here on our website.

While the book is gradually being released online, we will continue to work on crafting a hardcopy edition that we hope will be ready by the end of the year.

Please spread the word (and the Word)! There are no subscription fees or paywalls to view this book. Our hope is that men and women from every creed and walk of life will be nourished by the message we share.

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Upcoming Sermons

Fr. Sean O’Laoire has invited me to offer two homilies to his community during the month of June. My sermons will focus on the Light and Love of God and how to sow the seeds of the Word in our daily lives.

To learn more about Fr. Sean’s community, Companions on the Journey, click the button below:

Companions on the Journey

I’d be honored to have you join us.

In God’s Love,
Josh

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Tree of Life Mission is 100% funded by private donations. Please consider supporting us today.

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