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…
Serving Students and their Communities at One Indian Christian College
The third in Kami L. Rice’s guest series on visiting India. Last week I eagerly ventured further south to Coimbatore, where I was greeted with flowers and smiles at the airport by my hosts-for-the-week from CSI Bishop Appasamy College ofRead more…
Head, Heart and Hands Together: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
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…
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, and hands?Read more…
Do We See the People or Their Poverty?
Kami Rice continues her guest series for the Emerging Scholars Blog about her journey to India. Since the day my high school youth group reported to our congregation about our mission trip to Brazil, when some of the other kids–some ofRead more…
Head, Heart and Hands Together: Pandita Ramabai
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…
Head, Heart & Hands: Distortion of the Hands
Ever found the “hands” 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 of head, heart, hands?Read more…
Head, Heart & Hands: Christian Faith and the Hands
How do you define the “hands” of the Christian faith? How do you understand the “hands” working in relationship to the “head” & the “heart” in one’s Christian faith?Read more…
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, and hands?Read more…
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…
Head, Heart & Hands: Distortions of the Head
What “Distortions of the Head” have been particularly difficult for you and the communities in which you are involved? How have you (and the communities in which you are involved) sought to address these issues in relationship to loving God? Read more…
Head, Heart & Hands: Christian Faith and the Head
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?Read more…
Head, Heart & Hands: Overview – Definitions of “Head,” “Heart,” and “Hands.” Part 2
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…
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 yourRead more…
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 oneRead more…
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: PerspectivesRead more…