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… recommendations based on distilling this listening through Scripture and the confessions, and then providing guidance in … one pastoral approach to consider, but is not required by scripture or the confessions. Synod 2010 approved this …
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… and social dimensions; how must they be addressed? How can scriptural and historical experiences be brought to bear on …
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… ? Though there is a clear hierarchy in the Covenant from Scripture to creeds to confessions to testimony, Our World … that no one’s firm devotion and commitment to the Scriptures, creeds and confessions can ever depend on a mere …
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… meetings, corporate prayer feels perfunctory; personal scripture study is assumed; and the spiritual formation of … by taking time to practice spiritual disciplines together. Scripture meditation, listening prayer, worship and fasting …
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… how much we think we accurately judge the true meaning of Scripture, we only scratch the surface of understanding. We … He believed that he was violating the truth as taught in Scripture. The pastor asked him, “But what is the first truth …
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… of same-sex marriages] are not in conformity with the Scriptures.” As one who has worshipped with the Anglican …
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… Him and live in His presence. One note: Prayer includes scripture. Call to mind God’s word as you pray. It will …
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… 13 which is undeniably clear and starting at verse 6, scripture there speaks specifically about paying taxes. In …
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… invisible, and that’s the way it needs to be. A guiding Scripture for me is “Sow your seed in the morning, and in the …
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… each stone brings back a flood of associated memories. In Scripture, stones are often used to serve as markers for …
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… with him, the body of Jesus was not broken “so that the Scripture (Exodus 12:46, Numbers 9:12) would be fulfilled.” …
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… spend several hours a week with their collective noses in scripture, eager to proclaim the Word to the Sunday flock. …