Weekend Edition - A Daily Spiritual Seed
Published: Fri, 10/21/11
A Daily Spiritual Seed
Weekend Edition:
October 21-23, 2011
| Contents: - Weekend Scripture Readings - Spiritual Guidance - Discussion Board highlights - Affiliate Web Sites - Theology Note of the Week - Web Site of the Week - Spiritual Growth Resources. - Book of the Week - Saint of the Week - Joke of the Week - - - Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40 R. (2) I love you, Lord, my strength.  I love you, O LORD, my strength,O LORD, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer. My God, my rock of refuge, my shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold! Praised be the LORD, I exclaim, and I am safe from my enemies. The LORD lives and blessed be my rock! Extolled be God my savior. You who gave great victories to your king and showed kindness to your anointed. - - - Amazon
Gift Cards - - - Spiritual Guidance Family Life
Training and Counseling Center: an online Bible
college/seminary - - - Theology Note of the
Week Messiah is a Hebrew word. It means "anointed one." It is the equivalent of the N.T. word "Christ" which also means "anointed." Jesus, as the messiah, was anointed by God (Matt. 3:16) to carry out His three-fold ministry of Prophet, Priest, and King. As the messiah he has delivered the Christian from the bonds of sin and given to him eternal life. In that sense, messiah means deliverer, for He has delivered us. The Messiah was promised in the Old Testament in the seed of the woman (Gen. 3:15). - - - Web Resource of the Week Website of Richard Foster - http://richardjfoster.com/ This resource goes along with our book of the week choice and will give you a better introduction to Richard Foster, his life, and his work. He's been quite a prolific writer through the years, and has helped to introduce many to our rich, Christian spiritual heritage. |
Featured Spiritual
Growth Resources
Summer 2012: Renewal of Mind and Spirit - http://heartlandspirituality.org/programs.html Since you might need to plan ahead, check out the program offerings at Heartland Center for Spirituality for the Summer of 2012. A. Theology Institute with Carla Mae Streeter, June 15-19, 2012. B. Listening to God: A Contemplative Retreat, with Philip St. Romain, June 21-25, 2012. You can attend one or the other: special rate for both. - - -  Growing
in Inner Freedom: A Guide for Today- by Philip St. Romain 40 ways to become more inwardly free! Using Jesus Christ as a model of spiritual freedom, and citing lessons found in the Scriptures, "Growing in Inner Freedom" contains 40 time-tested practices, including: Living by Faith, Don't Worry Uselessly, Count Your Blessings, Practice Forgiveness, Go the Extra Mile and many more. - http://tinyurl.com/3luq3z2 (Also available for Kindle, Nook, and on iBookstore) - - - Book of the Week Devotional Classics: Revised Edition: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups, by Richard Foster. HarperOne, 2005. - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0060777508/ref=noism/christianspiritu/
- St. Antônio de Sant'Anna
Galvão (1739-1822): October 25 - More Holy Humor There is the story of a pastor who got up one Sunday and announced to his congregation: "I have good news and bad news. The good news is, we have enough money to pay for our new building program. The bad news is, it's still out there in your pockets."- - - While driving in Pennsylvania , a family caught up to an Amish carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign... "Energy efficient vehicle: Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Do not step in exhaust." - - - A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question, "Boys and girls, what do we know about God?" A hand shot up in the air. "He is an artist!" said the kindergarten boy. "Really? How do you know?" the teacher asked. "You know - Our Father, who does art in Heaven... " - - - A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump. "Reverend," said the young man, "I'm so sorry about the delay. It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip." The minister chuckled, "I know what you mean. It's the same in my business." - Thanks, Carol |
Updated to incorporate all six traditions or
'streams' that comprise a healthy and holistic life of faith, these
fifty-two selections have been organized to introduce the reader to the
great devotional writers through the course of one year. Edited by
James Smith, each reading is accompanied by an introduction and
meditation by Richard Foster. In addition, each entry also includes a
related biblical passage, discussion questions, and individual and
group exercises. With devotional readings in: 1) the Prayer-filled life
2) the Virtuous life 3) the Spirit-Empowered life 4) the Compassionate
life 5) the Word-centered life 6) the Sacramental life, Foster and
Smith sift through the great spiritual writers of the past as well as
contemporary readings from some of our new spiritual leaders to form a
guide that is indispensable to those looking for a deeper and more
balanced spiritual life. Devotional Classics features readings from:
Augustine of Hippo, Blaise Pascal, Francis of Assisi, Dietrich
Bonhoeffer, Julian of Norwich, Martin Luther, Soren Kierkegaard, Annie
Dillard, Thomas Merton, Kathleen Norris, Dallas Willard, John Calvin,
and many more. 
God's plan in a
person's life often takes unexpected turns which become life-giving
through cooperation with God's grace.
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