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
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Head, Heart & Hands: Overview – Definitions of “Head,” “Heart,” and “Hands.” Part 2
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
Head, Heart & Hands: Overview – Definitions of “Head,” “Heart,” and “Hands.” Part 1
"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
Head, Heart & Hands: Fragmented Faith and Fragmented People (Intro/Chapter 1)
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)
The Spiritual Life as an Editorial Process
Have you ever considered The Spiritual Life as an Editorial Process? Al Hsu, an editor (and author) for InterVarsity Press, skillfully explores The Spiritual Life as an Editorial Process in Chapter 5 of the recently published A Spiritual Life: Perspectives from Poets, Prophets, and Preachers (Allan Hugh Cole Jr., ed. Westminster John Knox Press. 2011). As I've spent the past several months considering The Incarnational Stream/Tradition, I particularly appreciated Hsu's section entitled The Practice of Incarnational … [Read more...] about The Spiritual Life as an Editorial Process