Here is a link to a recent article in Christianity Today about the difficult times we are in and our craving for the idolatry of the prosperity gospel, We must never forget that there is no tribunal so magnificent, no throne so stately, no show of triumph so distinguished, no chariot so elevated, as is the [...]
Archive for April, 2009
In the News – Preaching the Prosperity Gospel
Posted in in the news, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Theophilus Cafe #48
Posted in theophilus cafe, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Theophilus Cafe is a place where we can have a running dialogue based on a question or issue that I post. Think of the Cafe as a virtual coffee house where you can gather with your friends and discuss the posted topic or just reflect on it. Please post your thoughts or response on this topic in the comments. [...]
Coffee Talk Redux #49 – On the Real Presence
Posted in coffee talk redux, tagged Bible, christ, christian, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on April 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Coffee Talk Redux is a reflection on things God is teaching me. In some cases the ideas for these topics come from the Coffee Talk group that I meet with weekly at the Vintage Coffee Bistro located in Lambertville, Michigan. At other times the Redux topic may arise from some conversation I may have had [...]
In the News – Death by Deism
Posted in in the news, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on April 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here is a link to read an interesting article from the online Christianity Today concerning Moralistic Therapeutic Deism or MTD or a have it your way view of God, God is something like a combination Divine Butler and Cosmic Therapist: he is always on call, takes care of any problems that arise, professionally helps his [...]
A Book Recommendation – The Waters of Siloe
Posted in book recommendations, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, monasticism, religion, theology, thomas merton on April 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This is a fascinating book that was written by Thomas Merton that explores the origins and the history of the Cistercian Order founded in 1098 and its development to soon after the time when Merton joined the Abbey in Gethsemani. The title of the book is derived from the 12th century recognition by the Cistercians [...]
Theophilus Cafe #47
Posted in theophilus cafe, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on April 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Theophilus Cafe is a place where we can have a running dialogue based on a question or issue that I post. Think of the Cafe as a virtual coffee house where you can gather with your friends and discuss the posted topic or just reflect on it. Please post your thoughts or response on this topic in the comments. [...]
In the News – A New Jerusalem
Posted in in the news, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on April 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Follow this link to an online Christianity Today book review on Neuhaus’last book American Babylon, here is an excerpt, The antidote to our gnosticism, Neuhaus claims, is a fuller and richer understanding of the Church as the body of Christ, not simply the spirit. The Church (with a capital C) must be viewed as not notional but real, as [...]
Coffee Talk Redux #48 – On the Sacraments
Posted in coffee talk redux, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on April 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Coffee Talk Redux is a reflection on things God is teaching me. In some cases the ideas for these topics come from the Coffee Talk group that I meet with weekly at the Vintage Coffee Bistro located in Lambertville, Michigan. At other times the Redux topic may arise from some conversation I may have had [...]
Theophilus Cafe #46
Posted in theophilus cafe, tagged Bible, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, religion, theology on April 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Theophilus Cafe is a place where we can have a running dialogue based on a question or issue that I post. Think of the Cafe as a virtual coffee house where you can gather with your friends and discuss the posted topic or just reflect on it. Please post your thoughts or response on this topic in the comments. [...]
A Book Recommendation
Posted in book recommendations, tagged Bible, books, christ, christian, christianity, church, faith, god, jesus, jesus christ, meditations, monasticism, religion, spirituality, theology on April 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here is a great book by Joan Chittister (OSB) that provides a daily spiritual reading from the Rule of St. Benedict and her insightful interpretation placing Benedict’s message in the context of contemporary life. A great way to bring the Rule into your spiritual practice.
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