In follow-up to Who Am I? Bonhoeffer as a Historical Mentor in Prayer, I will explore Dietrich Bonhoeffer's understanding of the Book of Psalms as The Prayer Book of the Bible and offer some suggestions for our daily practice. I was inspired to dig into this topic by Theology and Practice of Prayer[1]. Question: How do you "read" and/or pray a Psalm as an individual follower of Christ (possibly as a part of your daily practice) AND as a member of a particular Christian tradition (in corporate and/or daily … [Read more...] about Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible Part 1
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Who Am I? Bonhoeffer as a Historical Mentor in Prayer: Part 4
Preface Click here for Who Am I? Dietrich Bonhoeffer as a Historical Mentor in Prayer: Part 1, here for Part II (focused upon Bonhoeffer's historical context), and here for Part III (focused on Bonhoeffer's theological reflection). As you consider Praying the Psalms as part of a rule of life, reflect upon what it means that Jesus the Christ is the Lord of your head, heart, and hands in all aspects of life (including vocation). how often and how thoroughly do you pray through the Psalms individually … [Read more...] about Who Am I? Bonhoeffer as a Historical Mentor in Prayer: Part 4
Who Am I? Bonhoeffer as a Historical Mentor in Prayer: Part 3
Preface Click here for Who Am I? Dietrich Bonhoeffer as a Historical Mentor in Prayer: Part 1 and here for Part 2 (focused upon Bonhoeffer's historical context). As you consider the relationship of Bonhoeffer's theology to a life of prayer, I encourage you to reflect upon and discuss with others: how prayer guides your daily life and those who lead your religious community/communities. what it means that Jesus the Christ is the Lord of your head, heart, and hands in all aspects of life. Take particular note of … [Read more...] about Who Am I? Bonhoeffer as a Historical Mentor in Prayer: Part 3
Book Review: Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
Eric Metaxas' Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy (Thomas Nelson, 2011) is a long biography not easily summarized in a few paragraphs. What I will do instead is mention some of my takeaways. 1. What a marvelous and unusual thing to see someone from an elite home who couples all the culture, education, and family resources with a deep and vital Christian faith. 2. Dietrich Bonhoeffer's (1906 – 1945) visit to the United States in the 1930s was eye-opening in its portrayal of the vacuousness of liberalism. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
Who Am I? Bonhoeffer as a Historical Mentor in Prayer: Part 2
Preface In the process of completing the Christian Devotional Classics series, I was inspired to dig into material which I wrote on the prayer life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer for Theology and Practice of Prayer[footnote]SF/ST 777: Theology and Practice of Prayer. Laurie Mellinger, Ph.D. Evangelical Seminary. Summer 2012. Course Description: This course explores various aspects of the interplay between theology and prayer. What we believe about God determines how and why we pray; this has also been true for Christians … [Read more...] about Who Am I? Bonhoeffer as a Historical Mentor in Prayer: Part 2