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
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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
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