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Interpret + Practice
What is the story so far? A promise. Learned obedience. Centered in relationship. We move into the heart of Greek Scriptures, which we call the New Testament to find it is full of letters. Letters written by people to other people, written nearly two thousand years ago. Week Four: Interpret + Practice Watch the video…
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Relationship
We start with the question: What is the story so far? This week, we recognize that the story came to a sort of end in what we call the Old Testament (or Hebrew Scripture). It also marks a beginning in the New Testament (or Greek Scripture). Those of us who read genre fiction or watch…
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Promise
We must begin at the beginning. The Bible begins with five books we call the Pentateuch. Their importance to the faith cannot be overstated. Getting to know this story is essential to understanding what happens next. Reading the Pentateuch is tricky when we’re already convinced that its contents are holy, and dare we say, perfect.…
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Pray
Making your beautiful prayer common. Prompt 5: Let’s hear what you’ve got! Read: Read over your notes and prayers from last week. Assignment: Pick an opening and closing that you like. And practice praying with the basic outline. Practice in a mirror, in the shower, or in your car–wherever you are.Take notes on what works for you…
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Construct
This is the day you’ve been waiting for. It’s time to write a prayer. Maybe you’ve done this already. But if not, here’s your chance. Prompt 4: You have everything you need right now! Read: Read over your notes and previous assignments. Pick out the themes that speak to you. Assignment: Write a prayer using the four…
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Form
When I was a kid, all I knew about prayer was from what we did. I learned about prayer by observing it. This week, we’re going to explore the different forms prayer takes. Prompt 3: Where is the diversity in your prayer life? Read: Read about Prayer and Worship in the Book of Common Prayer (The Catechism pp.…
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Deconstruct
When a master composes a symphony, we ask, “how does she do it?”Or a painter transforms a canvas, the same, “how does she do it?” What is genius? True genius is using your skill to make the difficult seem ordinary. Prompt 2: What are prayers made of? Read: Study the prayers found in the Prayers…