May 21, 2013 | Leave a comment

When we speak about the Holy Spirit, we speak about the breath of God, breathing in us. The Greek word for “spirit” is pneuma, which means “breath.” We are seldom aware of our breathing. It is so essential for life … Continue reading →
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Tagged Henri Nouwen, Holy Spirit
February 1, 2013 | Leave a comment

Here are some blog posts around the blogosphere this past week that are worth checking out. Regarding LGBTQ, What is Your Position? “I Don’t Have One” Four reasons why David Fitch holds this posture. Follow along the discussion. What are … Continue reading →
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Tagged Chick-Fil-A, Dave DeVries, david fitch, Ed Stezer, Holy Spirit, Internet Monk, LGBTQ, Prayer
January 27, 2013 | Leave a comment

Holy Spirit, our light, our life, our love, our strength, be with us now, and always: in all our doubts, perplexities and trials, come, Holy Spirit; in hours of loneliness, weariness and grief, come, Holy Spirit; in failure and in … Continue reading →
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Tagged Holy Spirit
September 19, 2012 | 3 Comments

I’m continuing to share my first attempt to draft a statement of faith with a broad evangelical posture. This project was started from a commission to write a statement for a particular organization, and to do so within particular parameters. … Continue reading →
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Tagged Holy Spirit, Statement of Faith Project
June 11, 2012 | Leave a comment
“Being the living Christ today means being filled with the same Spirit that filled Jesus. Jesus and his Father are breathing the same breath, the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the intimate communion that makes Jesus and his Father … Continue reading →
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Tagged Henri Nouwen, Holy Spirit
May 27, 2012 | 3 Comments
Pentecost Paraklesis Originally uploaded by traqair57 Breathe in me O Holy Spirit that my thoughts may all be holy; Act in me O Holy Spirit that my works, too, may be holy; Draw my heart O Holy Spirit that I … Continue reading →
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Tagged Dove, Holy Spirit, Penecost Prayer, St. Augustine
June 9, 2011 | 4 Comments
In Beyond the Impasse, in light of our globalized context, Amos Yong presents a pneumatological (Holy Spirit) approach to the theology of religions as the preferable way for Christians to meaningful engage in genuine dialogue with other religions with the … Continue reading →
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Tagged Amos Yong, Beyond the Impasse, Holy Spirit, Pneumatological approach to the theology of religions
June 7, 2011 | Leave a comment
The most beautiful Dove Originally uploaded by ღMøûñ†àíñwømãñღ In the western tradition, Augustine laid a strong foundation in the area of pneumatology (study of the Holy Spirit). His work on the role and the nature of Trinity, which obviously included … Continue reading →
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Tagged Augustine, Catherine Siena, Holy Spirit
June 5, 2011 | 2 Comments
Sign of Life II Originally uploaded by Jeremy-G A grain of seed, Lord. Tiny. Inert. The tight-turned, curled embryo held hard within. Straightjacketed by winter waiting. Yet in your purposes destined for life and growth. Ready to reach for light, … Continue reading →
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Tagged Eddie Askew, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Prayer, Seed
May 15, 2011 | Leave a comment
“The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” John 3:8 We hear the story of the … Continue reading →
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Tagged Holy Spirit, Pentecost, religious, Walter Brueggemann, Wind