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John of the Cross and the Importance of Appetite
I read this passage from The Ascent of Mount Carmel by John of the Cross this morning: The ignorance of some is extremely lamentable; they burden themselves with extraordinary penances and many other exercises, thinking these are sufficient to attain union … Continue reading
Weariness and the Pursuit of Stuff
In my reading this morning from John of the Cross, I can’t help but be taken aback by his strict denunciation of all human appetites. For John, the appetites necessarily detract from our pursuit of God, and so God works … Continue reading
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Prayer—the Long Way Around
I am so hungry for satisfaction in my prayer life. I have added a new routine of prayer into my life, working to find discipline in marking time off to pray and experience God’s presence. And I do want to … Continue reading
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The Seven Deadly Sins and Prayer
It is easy to imagine that when we pray, we turn away from those dark parts of our self that are sinful and marked by evil. John of the Cross’s masterpiece, The Dark Night of the Soul, attacks that naiveté, and begins by … Continue reading
John of the Cross and my Reintroduction to Prayer
I have lately realized my deep need to learn how to pray again. It snuck up on me. I didn’t feel spiritually anemic, and feel as though I have been growing in virtue and in my appreciation for God’s will … Continue reading
Brueggemann Interview Streaming
Here is a stream for an interview Walter Brueggemann is doing this afternoon. My understanding is the interview is going to revolve around how ancient texts inform our experience of being human. Brueggemann is a wonderful Old Testament theologian—one of … Continue reading
Discipleship on Whose Terms?
Continuing my recent Bonhoeffer kick, Ive been digging back into his classic book Discipleship. Check out this section: Discipleship without Jesus Christ is choosing one’s own path. It could be an ideal path or a martyr’s path, but it is … Continue reading
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Review of Bonhoeffer by Metaxas
I’ve been working for several weeks on a biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer by Eric Metaxas, and have just finished it. I’m a fan. First Impressions Expecting a popular level biography, I was suprised initially by the length of Metaxas’s work. … Continue reading
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Youth Pastor Bonhoeffer
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was executed by the Nazis sixty-five years ago today. Bonhoeffer is arguably one of the most significant theologians of the past century, making real contributions to ecclesiology and ethics in particular. (This little book is my favorite, if … Continue reading
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Bonhoeffer, the Young Minister
I’ve been reading a pretty good biography on Dietrich Bonhoeffer. I’ll post a fuller review later, but I want to comment on something I’ve found exceptionally encouraging in the early chapters. Particularly as I prepare for a ministry transition, the … Continue reading