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Head, Heart & Hands: Christian Faith and the Head

June 23, 2011 by Tom Grosh IV Leave a Comment

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A few questions to kick off Christian Faith and the Head.* Looking forward to reading your responses. Where has the use of your mind, reason, and knowledge been most important as a follower of Christ? How has your mind been part of coming to Christ, growing in faith, and engaging the world? How do you apply the Scriptural principles for the use of your mind and knowledge of God into your life? How does this "perspective" compare to what is offered by the "world?" Note: feel free to take a step back and apply to … [Read more...] about Head, Heart & Hands: Christian Faith and the Head

Filed Under: Book Review/Discussion, Christ and the Academy, Head-Heart-Hands Tagged With: book discussion, church, Dennis Hollinger, Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church, faith, Head, Head Heart Hands, Incarnational Stream/Tradition, jesus, Ministry, spiritual formation

Head, Heart & Hands: Overview – Definitions of “Head,” “Heart,” and “Hands.” Part 2

June 17, 2011 by Tom Grosh IV Leave a Comment

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As we dig further into the material developed in Part 1* What kept Jesus “in balance” during his ministry? What caused church leaders to get “off balance” in the New Testament Church? Which faith dimension do you struggle to keep in proper perspective or alignment in your daily life, work, and relationships? Is there an area which your local congregation and/or campus ministry over-emphasizes? How so? Why? Jesus and Head, Heart & Hands How did Jesus relate to those to whom he ministered? He … [Read more...] about Head, Heart & Hands: Overview – Definitions of “Head,” “Heart,” and “Hands.” Part 2

Filed Under: Book Review/Discussion, Christ and the Academy, Head-Heart-Hands Tagged With: book discussion, church, Dennis Hollinger, Hands, Head, Head Heart Hands, Heart, Incarnational Stream/Tradition, jesus, Ministry, spiritual formation

Head, Heart & Hands: Overview – Definitions of “Head,” “Heart,” and “Hands.” Part 1

June 16, 2011 by Tom Grosh IV 8 Comments

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"Holding together what people tend to pull apart" To facilitate conversation (inspired by Gene's comment on the previous post):   Would love to have you briefly share ... How you describe your "theological/spiritual development." How your "theological/spiritual development" guides/relates to your academic, community, family, personal, spiritual/religious life. Whether you consider yourself to be "theologically/spiritually" "eclectic" or on a "journey" within the Christian tradition. In response to "What … [Read more...] about Head, Heart & Hands: Overview – Definitions of “Head,” “Heart,” and “Hands.” Part 1

Filed Under: Book Review/Discussion, Christ and the Academy, Head-Heart-Hands Tagged With: book discussion, Dennis Hollinger, Hands, Head, Head Heart Hands, Heart, Incarnational Stream/Tradition, spiritual formation

Head, Heart & Hands: Fragmented Faith and Fragmented People (Intro/Chapter 1)

June 9, 2011 by Tom Grosh IV 6 Comments

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Let's begin our study of Head, Heart & Hands by asking the provoking question: As you characterize your conversion experience, would you say that it is one Of the head? Of the heart? Of the hands? A combination of one or more? Hmm. Of the cuff I'd say, "First my head, then my heart and finally my hands. As my hands have followed Christ, I've found a 'way of life' emerge which weaves together 'head, heart, and hands.' How about you?" Background on the study ... As I mentioned in The … [Read more...] about Head, Heart & Hands: Fragmented Faith and Fragmented People (Intro/Chapter 1)

Filed Under: Book Review/Discussion, Christ and the Academy, Head-Heart-Hands Tagged With: book discussion, Dennis Hollinger, Hands, Head, Head Heart Hands, Heart, Incarnational Stream/Tradition, spiritual formation

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