Psalms: The House of Prayer- Part 1 (by John Frye) I have been pondering Eugene H. Peterson’s comment that his “primary educational task as pastor was to teach people to pray” (The Contemplative Pastor, 96). Peterson, like many other wise spiritual directors, points us to the Psalms. “The Psalms make it possible to say things that are otherwise unsayable,” writes John Goldingay. He continues, “In church, they have the capacity to free us to talk about things that we cannot... Read more
Rachel Feltman: Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and Americans are preparing to knuckle down and stuff their faces, come what may. While the “average” calorie counts of Thanksgiving diners are often overblown, it’s safe to say that most people eat richer food — and more of it — than they would during a typical meal. Bonnie Berkowitz and Lazaro Gamio: There is no such thing as an average dinner, said registered dietitian Jennifer McDaniel of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, but a... Read more
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Ministry in North America requires both preparation and experience and increasing number of ministers are deeply involved in experience and finding it nearly impossible to attend seminary full-time. A seminary curriculum focuses on the scope of the minister’s calling, from biblical and theological to practical and homiletical studies, but not all ministers need as intense preparation for each facet of ministry. Some focus on teaching while others focus on the more personal and formative dimensions of ministry. The MANT seeks... Read more
Mark Moore is the CEO and Founder of MANA Nutrition. MANA makes Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) for UNICEF and USAID. RUTF is a vitamin enriched peanut butter product that is the frontline defense in treating severe acute malnutrition Though it may test our American sensibilities to admit it, the truth is the group of Christians who founded America’s first colony in 1607 in Jamestown did so under communist principles. Those of us who are not fans of communism hopefully... Read more
D. Michael Lindsay is the president of Gordon College. A well-respected sociologist, Lindsay is the author of the Pulitzer-nominated Faith in the Halls of Power (Oxford University Press). His recent book, View from the Top: An Inside Look at How People in Power See and Shape the World framed the following conversation. David George Moore conducted the interview. Dave blogs at www.twocities.org. Moore: View from the Top represents a herculean effort. There are many books on leadership, but has there... Read more
O Father, We pray that You will grant to the people of this nation the will to do good, To flee from evil, and To practice all righteousness, asking us to be respectful of life and sharers of Your blessings, Caring for one another in mercy and truth. And we pray that You will banish all evil from our hearts and wickedness from our laws, enabling us to be servants of Your holy will and performers of Your love. Through... Read more
The next section of Philip Yancey’s new book Vanishing Grace: What Ever Happened to the Good News? looks at three kinds of Christians having an impact in our world: pilgrims, activists, and artists. Yancey devotes a chapter to each, and each deserves some consideration here over the next several posts. Pilgrims. This is a particularly apropos this week – at least for those of us in the US. The painting of the first Thanksgiving shown to the right is not... Read more
In a class this semester, after seeking to explain what James meant in his context — and that means learning to read James in light of themes in James, a student was both in agreement (so it seemed to me) and frustrated, and said, “How in the world can you listen to sermons?” Careful study of James leads the specialist to see things others probably wouldn’t see, so the student wondered how I could put up with what some see... Read more
Michelle Van Loon’s charming post about being caught by surprise in Cherith Fee Nordling’s class: This quarter at Northern Seminary, I took a class for which I had low enthusiasm before I walked in the door back in September. In fact, the words “low enthusiasm” might be overstating it a bit. If it hadn’t been required to complete my degree, I would have probably found a way to avoid taking this course altogether. However, you can’t opt out of core theology courses... Read more
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