This is just a reminder for those who are interested in Christian theology that Jurgen Moltmann, the great German Protestant theologian at Tubingen University, is to speak at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary (my alma mater) tomorrow Sept. 9, 2009 at 1:30pm Central time.
The talk can be viewed via webcast here. Tune in 30 minutes ahead of time and download Apple's free Quicktime player.
For more info about the talk, Dr. Moltmann, or how to listen/watch visit the Garrett-Evangelical Jurgen Moltmann page.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Buddhist chaplain is Army first
Thomas Dyer is the Army National Guard's first Buddhist-affiliated chaplain to be deployed. Though Dyer used to be a Baptist pastor, he has since been involved in Buddhism and Buddhist meditation techniques, which he feels will be useful during the trying months ahead when he will be deployed in December for Afghanistan.
Bob Smietana of the Nashville Tennessean has the full story at Faith in Public Life.
Bob Smietana of the Nashville Tennessean has the full story at Faith in Public Life.
Daily Word (9.8.09)
Something New:
"I experience life in a new way." (DW, 9.8.09)
"See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare." (Is. 42:9)
Mei Meditatio:
Newness, regeneration, and resurrection are occurring all the time; they are not one time events. Every occasion that my awareness is expanded, deepened, propelled forward, or taken to new heights (or any other spatial metaphor depicting a new, positive consciousness) I experience renewal.
As I focus on God and God's love, mercy, and justice I am reborn, living a new being in Christ.
In the name and through the power of Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior. Amen.
"See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare." (Is. 42:9)
Mei Meditatio:
Newness, regeneration, and resurrection are occurring all the time; they are not one time events. Every occasion that my awareness is expanded, deepened, propelled forward, or taken to new heights (or any other spatial metaphor depicting a new, positive consciousness) I experience renewal.
As I focus on God and God's love, mercy, and justice I am reborn, living a new being in Christ.
In the name and through the power of Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior. Amen.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Daily Word (9.5.09)
Quiet Time:
"I take time to replenish my mind, body, and spirit." (DW, 9.5.09)
"In all your ways acknowledge him . . . It will be a healing for your flesh and a refreshment for your body." (Prov. 3:6,8)
Mei Meditatio:
Revivifying one's being in every aspect is necessary for continual energy and growth. This replenishment comes through connecting to God in Christ via living a life of prayer with special times set aside for contemplative practices. These prayerful moments of contemplation keep us in touch with the Source and Sustainer of our being and enable us to live a prayerful life.
I am inspired by Christ in me, my hope of glory. Touching the living Christ replenishes every facet of my being and leads me into right action of love and justice.
In the name and through the power of Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior. Amen.
"I take time to replenish my mind, body, and spirit." (DW, 9.5.09)
"In all your ways acknowledge him . . . It will be a healing for your flesh and a refreshment for your body." (Prov. 3:6,8)
Mei Meditatio:
Revivifying one's being in every aspect is necessary for continual energy and growth. This replenishment comes through connecting to God in Christ via living a life of prayer with special times set aside for contemplative practices. These prayerful moments of contemplation keep us in touch with the Source and Sustainer of our being and enable us to live a prayerful life.
I am inspired by Christ in me, my hope of glory. Touching the living Christ replenishes every facet of my being and leads me into right action of love and justice.
In the name and through the power of Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior. Amen.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Odyssey Networks Launches "A Million Prayers for Peace" Online Campaign
"Partners with United Nations to Support International Day of Peace -- Odyssey Networks, the nation's largest coalition of Christian, Jewish and Muslim faith groups dedicated to building bridges of understanding through media, has launched a multimedia campaign to secure one million pledges to pray for peace on September 21-- the United Nations International Day of Peace."
Read more at Odyssey Networks website.
Read more at Odyssey Networks website.
Daily Word (9.4.09)
Divine Order:
"I see God's higher order unfolding in every situation." (DW, 9.4.09)
"Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things." (1 Tim. 2:7)
Mei Meditatio:
God's divine loving presence is abiding within and all around every aspect and element of creation. God is as much immanent as transcendent, which means that God's being extends beyond creation yet also is very much present within it.
I affirm Divine Order in the universe in which I live and look to find the good and uplifting in every situation, regardless of appearances. God in Christ bestows understanding and I make an intention to express this wisdom in my life through the service of love and justice.
In the name and through the power of Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior. Amen.
"I see God's higher order unfolding in every situation." (DW, 9.4.09)
"Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things." (1 Tim. 2:7)
Mei Meditatio:
God's divine loving presence is abiding within and all around every aspect and element of creation. God is as much immanent as transcendent, which means that God's being extends beyond creation yet also is very much present within it.
I affirm Divine Order in the universe in which I live and look to find the good and uplifting in every situation, regardless of appearances. God in Christ bestows understanding and I make an intention to express this wisdom in my life through the service of love and justice.
In the name and through the power of Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior. Amen.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Daily Word (9.3.09)
Employment:
"I joyfully serve God and others." (DW, 9.3.09)
"Render service with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not to men and women, knowing that whatever good we do, we will receive the same again from the Lord." (Eph. 6:7-8)
Mei Meditatio:
Service is part and parcel of spiritual growth. When I give of myself to others I'm enlivening Christ in that relationship and the love and compassion burgeons therefrom.
I affirm grateful giving and receiving of service in thought, word, and deed however I'm able in any given situation.
In the name and through the power of Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior. Amen.
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