Lacy Borgo — Thomas Kelly’s A Testament of Devotion
Most years Lacy Borgo re-reads A Testament of Devotion by Thomas Kelly. She joins Nathan Foster to discuss how this spiritual classic has impacted her life.
Learn more about Lacy at her website Good Dirt Ministries.
Show Notes
[3:02] You mentioned to me some time ago that you read this book every year. What’s that about?
[5:06] How would you describe A Testament of Devotion?
[6:23] What are the pieces this year that are ringing to you?
[8:37] As a spiritual director, how do you see people lean into that glow (of the Presence of God in each person)?
[11:23] Thomas Kelly talks a lot about “the light within,” very Quaker. Can you talk a little about what he means by that?
[12:25] How has this book influenced your life?
[14:47] What is a spiritual autobiography?
[18:48] There is this kind of tender, mystical side to him, poetic almost. What do you think?
[20:43] Your care and concern for little people…how has Thomas spoken into that?
[23:10] You have a children's book coming out. Can I ask you about it?
Resources
- A Testament of Devotion, by Thomas Kelly
- All Will Be Well: Learning to Trust God’s Love, by Lacy Borgo
- Revelations of Divine Love, Julian of Norwich, introduced and translated by Fr. John-Julian, OJN
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Lacy Finn Borgo
Lacy Finn Borgo, DMin, is a member of the Renovaré Ministry Team. She teaches, provides spiritual direction and is the Student Care Coordinator for the Renovaré Institute for Spiritual Formation. Lacy also teaches courses on Children’s Spirituality and Spiritual Direction through the CompanioningCenter.org. She has a spiritual direction ministry for adults, and provides spiritual direction for children at Haven House, a transitional facility for families without housing. Her recent books are Faith Like a Child: Embracing Our Lives as Children of God, Spiritual Conversations with Children: Listening to God Together and the children’s picture book All Will Be Well. Lacy lives on the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains and worships with a local Quaker Meeting. You can find her at www.GoodDirtMinistries.org.
Nathan Foster
Nathan Foster is an author and host of Life With God, a Renovaré Podcast. Formerly, he was an Associate Professor of social work and served as the Andrews Chair in Spiritual Formation at Spring Arbor University. He was also a licensed clinical social worker and certified addictions counselor. Nathan has published two books, including The Making of an Ordinary Saint: My Journey from Frustration to Joy with the Spiritual Disciplines.