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). Dennis Hollinger begins Head, Heart and Hands Together: The Biblical Case (Chapter 8) with Pandita Ramabai as an example of biblically-balanced head, heart and hands faith. As you read about Pandita Ramabai, who else ('saint' from the past or living in the present) comes to your mind as an … [Read more...] about Head, Heart and Hands Together: Pandita Ramabai
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Head, Heart & Hands: Distortions of the Heart
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 hands? … [Read more...] about Head, Heart & Hands: Distortions of the Heart
Head, Heart & Hands: Christian Faith and the Heart
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...] about Head, Heart & Hands: Christian Faith and the Heart
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