‘Limbic Capitalism’, folklore and Christian Spirituality
“Our sense of longing and loss reminds us that we are sojourners, waiting for the better world we have been promised.”
“Our sense of longing and loss reminds us that we are sojourners, waiting for the better world we have been promised.”
How can we as Christian communities give space to people who are struggling with doubt, anxiety, angst and frustration with God? How can we welcome people who are at different stages of their journey with God, allowing them to move at their own pace? How can we provide for the Chester Benningtons of the world something that they’ve wanted all along? Somewhere I belong...
Early in my Christian life I was taught an acronym to guide my prayer life. Having very little Christian background, I needed all the help I could get. The acronym is A.C.T.S. It seems that it first appeared in that form late in the 19th century in America. “A” stands for adoration. Psalm 145:1 serves as an example: “I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.” Our good and great God deserves no less. “C” stands for confession. David provides a powerful example in Psalm 51:4: “Against you, you only, have I...