Face to face
with the mystery
at the root of the human soul
Dr. John Blackwell
Author, Speaker, Retreat Leader, Educator
Knowing God directly
means becoming more human
Author John Blackwell has become known for his interest and commitment to knowing God and the Source of Life in the most direct ways possible. He is committed to understanding…
Learn to recognize the mysteries unfolding before your eyes
In his latest book, John brings us face to face with the stories of Abraham as he learned to recognize the mysteries that were unfolding before his eyes. Over time, Abraham developed…
Make your own connections and discover your own way
As both writer and speaker, John supports people as they discover their own voice and develop their own relationships with others. From his studies in great literature…
As an Educator,
John has embraced the insights of physicists like David Bohm and F. David Peat; literature that includes the Bible, Dante, Homer, Isabelle Allende, and Flannery O’Connor; and great art, including…
John Blackwell possesses an ability to see, to closely observe, and to share his sight in an intellectually and spiritually meaningful manner. The result is a series of challenges for the reader; challenges to visit one’s symbolic place of birth and wholeness and to see one’s story in light of knowing God and the world through direct life experiences.
Professor Cheryl Hinton Hooks
A Whole New World
John’s Blog
Allowing Guidance
Her name was Dr. Joyce Hawkes. For years, until her passing in August 2023, Joyce, was my mentor. And if I were compelled to answer the question, “What was Joyce’s most important lesson,” it was to allow guidance. This lay at the heart of everything Joyce taught. ...
My Identity: loving awareness
Who am I? What’s my identity? Who am I without my toys—my iPhone, my iPad, my iWatch, my books, my piano, and all my other stuff? Who am I without the compliments I receive from others? Who am I without the acceptance and rejection I experience from friends and...
Your Highest Purpose
Years ago, I learned that one of the most important things I can do for myself involves discovering and embracing my highest purpose in life. It’s something I can return to from time to time, especially if I am out of balance, or in a horrible mood. And what I...