Many people believe in God, but have no personal relationship with him. Many people follow disciplined religious practices, but still end up feeling far from God or empty inside – like those practices haven’t actually impacted their lives. Others seek spiritual experiences or a sense of inner peace, but have no connection to a personal God who knows them by name and seeks a relationship with them. How do we get from a religious tradition, or a general spiritual awareness, to the place of personal faith and hope?