August 2006
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Spiritual Man, Part IV, Chapters 1 and 2
Book Club: The Spiritual Man, by Watchman Nee Part IV Chapters 1 and 2: “The Holy Spirit and The Believer’s Spirit” and “A Spiritual Man” Image Today: Dernier Souffle (Last Breath) by Loutseu on Flickr Want to participate in the reading and commenting but haven’t started reading yet? No problem! Pick up the book or buy it here (see sidebar) and get to reading...
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Beheading of John the Baptizer
August 29th is the day that the Church remembers the Beheading of Saint John the Baptizer. Image Today: Lyons Corner House Fine Art Words: What are you going to ask for? You can almost hear the murmurs going around the court of Herod Antipas after he promised “whatever you ask for, up to half of my kingdom,” to his step daughter (and niece), Salome. What would you ask for? If you were...
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St. Augustine of Hippo
August 28th is the day that the Church remembers Saint Augustine of Hippo, Pastor and Theologian. Image Today: St. Augustine at Tradition In Action . org Words: Are you too far gone? It’s a decision that we pay people to make daily. Doctors make the decision to stop resuscitation. Judges make the decision to give a second chance or send someone to prison. Bankers decide when someone’s...
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St. Monica
August 27th is the day that the Church remembers Saint Monica, Mother of Saint Augustine. Image Today: Saint Monica School, Sunbury Pennsylvania Words: Listen to this in mp3! When did you stop praying? Have you ever stopped praying for something? Did you just assume that God’s answer was “no” after your first prayer? Did you give up and assume that He didn’t care? What was...
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St. Bartholemew
August 24th is the day that the Church remembers Saint Bartholemew, also known as Nathanael, Apostle. Image Today: Christian Iconography at Augusta State University Words: Listen to this in mp3! What do you see when you look at me? What do you really see when you look at me? A little child answered this old man’s question, “I see wrinkles, and glasses, and candy.” A lover...
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St. Samuel
August 20th is the day that the Church remembers Saint Samuel, Prophet and Judge. Image Today: Skete.com - Orthodox Icons Words: Did you pick up the last time God called you? The scene is a familiar one in my family, especially at dinner time. Someone’s phone rings, the person with the blaring cell phone looks at the caller ID coming up on the screen and they say “I’ll call them...
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St. Bernard of Clairveaux
August 19th is the day that the Church remembers Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Hymnwriter and Theologian. Image Today: from “The Lectionary” collection at Satucket.com Words: How do you find peace? Do you find it by going out to eat or entertaining yourself? Do you find it by spending time by yourself reading or camping? Do you find it running or biking or going to the gym? We all need...
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St. Johann Gerhard
August 17th is the day that the Church remembers Saint Johann Gerhard, Theologian. Image Today: University of Hamburg - Evangelical Theology Department Words: What could you do if you suffered enough? It seems odd. Throughout human history, it isn’t the people who have the easiest lives, the most desired positions and best backgrounds who do the most amazing things. In fact, it is usually...
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Spiritual Man, Part III, Chapters 4 and 5
Book Club: The Spiritual Man, by Watchman Nee Part III Chapters 4 and 5: “The Cross and the Soul” and “Spiritual Believers and the Soul.” Image Today: Ethiopian Christian Orthodox worshippers carry a cross during the Good Friday procession Want to participate in the reading and commenting but haven’t started reading yet? No problem! Pick up the book or buy it here...
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St. Isaac
August 16th is the day that the Church remembers Saint Isaac, Patriarch. We also remember Brother Roger of the Taize Community on this day. Image Today From: “Sacrifice of Isaac” by Morton Sacks Words: Who are you going to kill for God? Even the hint of that question begins all sorts of implications in your mind. You might think that I’m a lunatic, that I’m on the fringe...
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St. Mary, Mother of our Lord
August 15th is the day that the Church remembers Saint Mary, Mother of Our Lord. Image Today: Living Water Community in Port of Spain, Trinidad Words: What was on your mother’s mind minutes after she gave birth to you? Have you ever thought about that question? Just recently I saw a picture of my mother holding my baby brother in her arms a little while after he was born. There is a look of...
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St. Lawrence
August 10th is the day that the Church remembers Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. Image Today: From St. Lawrence of Buffalo Words: What is your most valued possession? Is it something that cost you financially, like your car or your computer or mp3 player? Is it something that holds sentimental value, like a picture album or pet? Is it something that you use all of the time? What would you do...
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Spiritual Man, Part III, Chapters 1-3
Book Club: The Spiritual Man, by Watchman Nee Part III Chapters 1, 2, and 3: “Deliverance from Sin and the Soul Life,” “The Experience of Soulish Believers,” “The Dangers of the Soulish Life.” Want to participate in the reading and commenting but haven’t started reading yet? No problem! Pick up the book or buy it here (see sidebar) and get to reading and...
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Sts. Joanna, Mary, and Salome
August 3rd is the day that the Church remembers Saints Joanna, Mary, and Salome - Myrrhbearers and Faithful Women. Image Today, “Myrrhbearers” by He Qi Words: What is the place of women in the Church? Roman Catholics, the Orthodox, some Lutherans, and many other denominations ask this question. Many answers come to the table, usually accompanied by more questions. Questions about...
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Spiritual Man, Part II, Chapters 3-5
Book Club: The Spiritual Man, by Watchman Nee Part II Chapters 3, 4, and 5 - “The Cross and the Holy Spirit,” “The Boastings of the Flesh,” and “The Believer’s Ultimate Attitude towards the Flesh” Want to participate in the reading and commenting but haven’t started reading yet? No problem! Pick up the book or buy it here (see sidebar) and get to...
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Help the Unforgettables
If you have been watching the calendar of saints, you have noticed a theme of burial, death and tombs. On July 21st, we talked about Ezekiel prophesying to the dry bones. On July 22nd, we learned of Mary Magdalene being the first witness of the empty tomb. On July 25th we learned of the first martyr of the Church, St. James the Greater. On the 29th we saw the hope that we have in a God who cries...
