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Finding a Life-Giving Approach to the Bible (part 6): Contemplate Upon It

August 30, 2014 by Gary Neal Hansen Leave a Comment

Contemplation is when the mind is in some sort lifted up to God and held above itself, so that it tastes the joys of everlasting sweetness.” That is Guigo II (d. 1188) talking about the fourth and final step of lectio divina, the spiritual reading of Scripture. In his classic little book he compares the process to […]

Filed Under: Bible, Prayer, Theology Tagged With: Bible, Guigo II, Lectio divina, Scripture, Spiritual reading

Please help me brainstorm a book title!

July 28, 2014 by Gary Neal Hansen Leave a Comment

I’m in the early stages of writing a new little book, and I’d love your help in brainstorming a title. My aim is to help readers build a positive working relationship with the Bible — a key element of fluency in basic Christianity. Every Christian needs it for confident and effective discipleship. 1. It assumes […]

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Vocabulary Lesson: “Trinity,” “Council”

January 15, 2014 by Gary Neal Hansen 4 Comments

A couple of weeks ago when I wrote about Gregory of Nazianzus I noted that his approach to the Trinity was radically different from most of what is said on the topic today. “I could say more — just ask me!” I quipped. My dear friend Jack Craft said he’d like to hear more. Here […]

Filed Under: Gregory of Nazianzus, Theology, Vocabulary Tagged With: Bible, Ecumenical Councils, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, theology, Trinity

So What’s Up With the New Tag Line?

January 8, 2014 by Gary Neal Hansen 4 Comments

Since my first foray into the blogosphere my tag line was “trying to catch the view from some big shoulders.” Now it says “Christianity as a second language.” What’s up with that? My core mission is still the same: I’m mining the best of the Christian past to find wisdom for faithful effective discipleship now […]

Filed Under: Community, Heidelberg Catechism, Saints, Theology Tagged With: Bible, Christ followers, Emergence, Emergent, Emerging, Language Learning, Mainline Churches

The Holy Name of Jesus (via Heidelberg Catechism Q. 29)

January 1, 2014 by Gary Neal Hansen 2 Comments

It is January 1, the eighth day of Christmas. I suppose what comes to mind most quickly is the strange gift of “eight maids a milking.” (How on earth were they wrapped?) In the Anglican communion, and in some past periods for the Catholic Church, this is the day to remember “The Holy Name of […]

Filed Under: Heidelberg Catechism, Theology Tagged With: Bible, Circumcision of Jesus, heidelberg catechism, Holy Name of Jesus

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