In February 2003, my wife Jocelyn and I spent a week with David and Jacquie Den Otter and their seven children in
Tangier, Morocco. I happened to pick up a copy of “The Divine Conspiracy.” from David’s library. After reading a few pages, I couldn’t put it down.
Dallas Willard was a Professor of Philosophy at USC and an author. Dallas influenced literally millions through his own works and multiplied millions through those he influenced.
Richard Foster authored “The Celebration of Discipline,” THE classic book on growing a personal relationship with Jesus. Dallas and his wife Jane were in Foster’s first congregation when he was a rookie pastor. The Willards led worship and taught alongside Foster. It was from Willard that Foster learned the practices that became “The Celebration of Discipline.”
It was from a distance Dallas taught me the importance of intentionality in growing my relationship with Jesus, everyday. Willard coined the phrase “spiritual formation” and challenged Christians to develop an authentic faith.
If you haven’t read “The Divine Conspiracy” you need it in your library and your heart.
Dallas Willard passed away on May 8, 2013
