Follow this link to learn some history behind the sign of the cross. (Perhaps it’s more of the baby of tradition’s beauty that got thrown out with the reformation’s bathwater.)
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(cross posted from two42.net) A question for Christians: Does your faith tradition observe Lent? If not, have you considered a personal observance? Lent is the season of the traditional church calendar that leads up to Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday (which was on Feb. 21 this year). This is a day to remind us, [...]
I heartily recommend to you Father Matthew’s Video Blog. This is how a church should be using resources like YouTube. Even if you’re not on the same page as he is theologically, please take the time to watch several of these videos, and consider how you might use them in your own ministries. God blessed [...]
Students of Biblical Greek know the name of Bruce Metzger. He served Princeton Theological Seminary as a professor of NT Language and Literature. Dr. Metzger passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007. Justin Taylor has some information.John Piper also pays personal tribute. May our God bring comfort to his family, and may we all mourn [...]
Adoption: The Heart of the Gospel (Justin Taylor) Preparing Food, Preparing People (Douglas Wilson with some good thoughts on communion) GospelPoverty.com (HT: In The Way – ideas for simple living) The Entire Ecclesia at Each Liturgy (Kevin Johnson) Fixed Hour Prayers (Kevin Johnson again)
Scot McKnight continues talking about Alan Hirsch’s “The Forgotten Ways.” He asks the following questions: Overall, do you think this story — from Christendom back to the apostolic genius — is occurring? Do you think these numbers are legitimate? Do you think Christendom’s modes are prevalent and inconsistent with the Apostolic Genius or threatened by [...]
Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth: Set up your kingdom in our midst. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God: Have mercy on me, a sinner. Holy Spirit, breath of the living God: Renew me and all the world. –NT Wright: Bringing the Church to the World (HT: NT Writes)
From the “More Good Links from Cerulean Sanctum” department: The Jesus Love Revolution Love Your Lord? Love Your Staff These links have much wisdom regarding leadership and developing healthy staff. It’s presented in the Christian context, but any wise leader will take this to heart.
The Resurgence has been on an emerging church kick the past few days. While not necessarily an article specifically about the emerging conversation, the following deals with one of the major topics of conversation among emerging Christians. “Why is cultural relevance a big deal?” – Ed Stetzer Other recent posts: “Listening to the Beliefs of [...]