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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 theRead more…
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 HerbertRead more…
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 usRead more…
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…
How would you present the biblical case for a faith with well-developed and balanced dimensions of head, heart, and hands?Read more…
Inspired by Heading East: Kami in India and our place in “Head, Heart & Hands: Bringing Together Christian Thought, Passion and Action,” let’s briefly consider the life and testimony of Pandita Ramabai (1858 – 1922).Read more…
Ever found the “heart” dimension of one’s faith or the faith of the larger Body of Christ distorted? How does God draw us back to a balanced faith expression between head, heart, and hands?Read more…
How do you define the “heart” . . . understand the “heart” working in relationship to the “head” in one’s Christian faith . . . perceive/articulate the role your “heart” played in your conversion to faith in Christ?Read more…
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?Read more…
“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 yourRead more…
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 oneRead more…
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: PerspectivesRead more…