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What Was That Name Again?

May 9, 2013 by Gary Neal Hansen 5 Comments

If there is one word in Scripture that I wish English translations could do a better job for it would be in the very first petition of the Lord’s Prayer. “Hallowed be your name.” Nobody says “hallowed” in ordinary conversation — so day after day, week after week, a whole lot of Christians pray for […]

Filed Under: Heidelberg Catechism, Prayer, Theology Tagged With: Bible, Catechism, Father, Hallowed, Heidelberg, Jesus, Prayer, spirituality

Community Life as Poetry

May 7, 2013 by Gary Neal Hansen 5 Comments

I write poetry from time to time.  I don’t often share the results in public, but it is good for my soul.  When I do write poetry I always find myself picking a form and sticking to it.  I’m not up to writing a sonnet, but having the constraints of rhyme and meter actually help.  […]

Filed Under: Community, Monasticism Tagged With: Benedict of Nursia, community, Monasticism, Rule

And When I Should Have Been Sleeping…

May 6, 2013 by Gary Neal Hansen 2 Comments

…I had a wonderful time this morning Skyping with a small group from Christchurch New Zealand who have studied and prayed through my book, Kneeling with Giants: Learning to Pray With History’s Best Teachers. A great reason to be up at 2:30 a.m. Central time! Check out Claudia’s blog posts on the book here. And […]

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A Little Bit Mysterious

May 3, 2013 by Gary Neal Hansen 5 Comments

I have always liked a mystery.  In my reading that has led me to enjoy Dorothy L. Sayers’ “Lord Peter Wimsey” novels and Robert B. Parker’s “Spenser” series. I blush to confess the vast number of hours I used to spend watching the various incarnations of Law and Order. Love of mystery also shapes my […]

Filed Under: Heidelberg Catechism, Prayer Tagged With: Catechism, Father, Heaven, Heidelberg, Prayer, providence

And Where Does JESUS Want Your Community to Go?

May 1, 2013 by Gary Neal Hansen 3 Comments

From the response to Monday’s post one thing is clear: I’m not the only one who cares about community and mission. It seems like a bit of a flash point, actually, whether people see community life leading to mission or as something that stands on its own. I want to explain why I’m on this topic: Jesus cares […]

Filed Under: Community, Theology Tagged With: Bible, community, Jesus, John 17, ministry, Mission

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Theology. It’s good for you.

I'm a Church historian by trade. My writing, speaking, and teaching explores the Christian past to equip today's disciples. Join me here for regular posts on the best of theology, spirituality, community, and ministry. read more…

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