Testing Scripture: A Scientist Explores the Bible — by John Polkinghorne Chapter 7- Cross and Resurrection Polkinghorne begins this chapter by observing that all the Gospels are in the active voice in the course of Jesus’ public ministry. This relates to his authoritative words and powerful deeds. However, when the narratives reach the final weekContinue reading “Testing Scripture: A Scientist Explores the Bible- by John Polkinghorne, Chapter 7- Cross and Resurrection”
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Seeing with the Eyes of the Heart: Contemplative Photography (3)
Seeing with the Eyes of the Heart Contemplative Photography, part three With the help of Christine Valters Paintner, author of Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice, on Wednesdays we are considering how photography can become a contemplative practice, helping us “see” in different ways. In chapter 2 of her book, ChristineContinue reading “Seeing with the Eyes of the Heart: Contemplative Photography (3)”
Masturbatory Worship Music
A few weeks ago, Gail and I were sitting in a restaurant on a Sunday following church. This particular restaurant must be owned by evangelical Christians, because every time I go there, I hear Christian praise and worship music being played as I eat. I don’t know if it’s a Sirius channel or some formContinue reading “Masturbatory Worship Music”
On Resurrection and Eternal Life (2)
As a hospice chaplain, my work revolves around supporting the dying and their families. I officiate many funerals. I deal with questions about death and what happens after people die. I am asked regularly about mysteries beyond our human experience in this life. On Mondays we are delving into this subject, starting with Gerhard LohfinkContinue reading “On Resurrection and Eternal Life (2)”
Classic iMonk: The Poetry of the Bible
I have a Sunday off this week! While we’re in Valparaiso, enjoying our grandkids, here is an excerpt for you from a post by Michael Spencer that was originally published in February 2007. • • • The Bible not only contains poetry, but it is poetic in its entire vision of reality. Poetic language is frequentlyContinue reading “Classic iMonk: The Poetry of the Bible”
The Saturday Monks Brunch: February 3, 2018
???? BIG GAME EDITION ???? There is some big game on in the US of A tomorrow night, and we begin today’s feast with a few ideas for your Sunday brunch: Though it may represent an overly literal form of interpretation, I found at least one Bible-believing church that thinks the scriptures reveal the secretContinue reading “The Saturday Monks Brunch: February 3, 2018”
The Rise and Fall of Adam and Eve (2)
On Fridays, we’re doing a series on Stephen Greenblatt’s The Rise and Fall of Adam and Eve. In his stunningly well-written chapter, “By the Rivers of Babylon,” Greenblatt begins to trace the origins of the Adam and Eve story and how it came to be placed in the Hebrew Bible. If you want to understandContinue reading “The Rise and Fall of Adam and Eve (2)”
Testing Scripture: A Scientist Explores the Bible- by John Polkinghorne, Chapter 6- The Gospels
Testing Scripture: A Scientist Explores the Bible — by John Polkinghorne Chapter 6- The Gospels Polkinghorne begins this chapter with the observation that no literature in the ancient world has been subjected to such intense scholarly scrutiny as the four Gospels. For at least the last two hundred years, critical study has concentrated on seekingContinue reading “Testing Scripture: A Scientist Explores the Bible- by John Polkinghorne, Chapter 6- The Gospels”
Seeing with the Eyes of the Heart: Contemplative Photography (2)
Seeing with the Eyes of the Heart Contemplative Photography, part two With the help of Christine Valters Paintner, author of Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice, we are considering how photography can become a contemplative practice. In her first chapter, Paintner introduces us to a long mystical tradition which has understoodContinue reading “Seeing with the Eyes of the Heart: Contemplative Photography (2)”
A Monk’s Manifesto (Abbey of the Arts)
Thanks to Abbey of the Arts (which I told you about in last week’s post on contemplative photography) for this manifesto. I wholeheartedly approve and commend it as a wise and Jesus-shaped path. You can sign the manifesto at the Abbey, and download a PDF copy for yourself. Monk: from the Greek monachos meaning singleContinue reading “A Monk’s Manifesto (Abbey of the Arts)”
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