Preface Robert Boyle, illustrious scientist and Fellow of the Royal Society, described how, while in Geneva on a continental holiday, he underwent a conversion from nominal, unthinking Christianity to committed Christianity. As a result of his experiences, he stressed the need for Christians to have what he called an "examined faith." [1] John Stott, discussing Paul's letter to the Christians in Philippi, drew attention to the importance for all Christians to heed the apostle's exhortation to "contend for the faith … [Read more...] about Time to discuss faith, psychology and neuroscience?
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A grateful heart
Thou has given so much to me Give one thing more – a grateful heart; Not thankful when it pleases me, As if Thy blessings had spare days; But such a heart, whose pulse may be Thy praise -- George Herbert May it be so for each of us as we celebrate Christ the King and prepare to enter Advent!PS. If you have not already done such, I encourage you to take time to reflect upon: What Are You Thankful For? The Spiritual Discipline of Gratitude (Mike Hickerson. ESN Blog. 11/20/2012). Living the Christian Year … [Read more...] about A grateful heart
Head, Heart and Hands Together: Implications and Challenges
Questions How would you summarize how the overemphasis on or neglect of either the head, hearts or hands dimension of one's faith (or the faith of one's faith community) causes one to be less than what God envisions for us as His children? How does your faith community address the God-desired balance of head, hearts and hands for our lives? Note: The local assembly of which I'm a member and partnered with in this study is part of the Brethren in Christ Church. As such their core values receive attention in the … [Read more...] about Head, Heart and Hands Together: Implications and Challenges
Head, Heart and Hands Together: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
Questions Has the balance/relationship of head, heart and hands been explored/discussed in some manner in your field? If so, what has been the conversation? If not, how might you propose research and writing on the balance/relationship of head, heart and hands in your field? … [Read more...] about Head, Heart and Hands Together: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
Head, Heart and Hands Together: The Biblical Case
How would you present the biblical case for a faith with well-developed and balanced dimensions of head heart hands?* … [Read more...] about Head, Heart and Hands Together: The Biblical Case