Our intention in this short series of articles is to: (1) prove the proposition of attention as a moral act, (2) present the implications of that proposition, and (3) explore the importance of attention for Christian thinking and life in this chaotic season. If you have not already done so, please read the introductory article […]
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My daily walk through the Bible recently brought me to the “Faith Hall of Fame,” found in Hebrews 11. But rather than focus on the characters we know so well, here we will instead turn our attention to faith itself – particularly the life of faith enabled and empowered in those who position themselves to
This title, also given to an interview series with Iain McGilchrist – a ground-breaking neuroscientist and philosopher – on the Perspectiva YouTube channel, seems overly bold in its simplicity. But, as we will discover, the assertion proves to be both incredibly sensible and amazingly profound – particularly for those who desire to think in a
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If we are not careful, truths we hold as obvious become truths we take for granted. Though we may regularly acknowledge them as true in our creeds and liturgies, they lose their influence and impact in our thinking and through our manner of living. This matter of sacramental cast – the recognition of the omnipresence
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Blamires sixth and final mark of the Christian mind is its sacramental cast: The recognition of the omnipresence of God in all of life, and the desire of God to make all of life joyful and rewarding. The Christian Faith… teaches us that to create beauty or to experience beauty, to recognize truth or to
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We are keeping this edition of the newsletter short to emphasize the importance of the encouragement contained therein. My prayer for you: that you would hold what you read long enough for it to resonate in your heart – to stir a desire for something more that the LORD wants to give you (Psalm 37:4).
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But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. Luke 21:34 This warning from Jesus seems extremely relevant to the way we think, and should think, in this season of storms, chaos, and crises. Just on the surface, we can
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We interrupt the Christianly Thinking series to bring you a testimony, an encouragement, and a warning. God’s Long-Suffering Persistence Though I grew up in the most loving family anyone could hope for, I have, for much of my life, been handicapped in the exercise of love. Truly, the fault lies with no one but me
Concern for the person is one of the most profound differences in secular and Christian thinking. As we argued in Part 1, the secular mind considers humans as machines and parts of the “The Machine”, where we are either resources, cogs, or consumers, depending on our interface with it. Christians, on the other hand, know
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This time of year has always been a time of reflection for me. I am sure many of you are the same. Having reviewed the September newsletter, I cannot imagine a better encouragement. For those of you who have completed the exercise, we recommend reviewing what you received with your closest family members and friends.
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