Books
I finished Habits of the Mind today and started back on Total Truth by Nancy Pearcey. A few years ago I had read the book she co-authored with Charles Thaxton The Soul of Science which is an interesting account of the history of philosophy and science. I liked it so well I bought copies for my two college-aged sons. This quote from page 95 of Total Truth sums up the beginning section of the book, and as thoughts of a similar sort were running through my brain after a recent online conversation regarding academics vs spiritual training in our children, it really stood out to me:
"What we learn from this brief survey of theological traditions is that Creation, Fall, and Redemption are not only the fundamental turning points of biblical history--they also function as marvelously useful diagnostic tools. A genuinely biblical theology must keep all three principles in careful balance: that all created reality comes from the hand of God and was originally and intrinsically good; that all is marred and corrupted by sin; yet that all is capable of being redeemed, restored, and transformed by God's grace.
"These three principles also provide a way to overcome the secular/sacred dichotomy in our lives. The biblical message is not just about some isolated part of life labeled 'religion' or 'church life.' Creation, Fall, and Redemption are cosmic in scope, describing the great events that shape the nature of all created reality. We don't need to accept an inner fragmentation between our faith and the rest of life. Instead we can be integrally related to God on all levels of our being, offering up everything we do in love and service to Him. 'Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God,' Paul says (I Cor. 10:31) The promise of Christianity is the joy and power of an integrated life, transformed on every level by the Holy Spirit, so that our whole being participates in the great drama of God's plan of redemption."
posted by Patti Hobbs @ 10:51 PM
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4 Comments:
Amen. That is a great quote. I like what you said at the end as well.
The Lord has been impressing on me lately the need to do everything, (small or large) for His glory.
Thank you for those words of confirmation. :)
I like the new format. Very nice! Are you going to link things to your page?
Keep up the posts, as you have time.:) I have been enjoying them.
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Thank you! I'm not sure I'm going to leave it this way. After I had been to several blogs all using the same format I had chosen, I thought I'd do something different. Once I get more knowledgable about possiblities I may do something different again. I like the look of yours. Yes, I plan on adding links. I'm still sewing. I had some problems with something tonight and a friend came over to help me figure out the directions. The drawings in the pattern directions didn't match the directions!
I know what you mean about the looking around and changing things as you learn a little bit more. Thank you for taking a look at mine. I like it too, but I have been changing things little by little, as I find things I like better. :)
I am so sorry that things were a little bit confusing with the pattern. I really wish people that wrote patterns would take the time to make sure they match and work. Sometimes the patterns are so hard to follow. I am glad that you were able to get some help though. :)
I hope things continue to move smoothly. I will be praying that you get everything done in these next few weeks.
God Bless.
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