by Bob | Feb 2, 2012 | Black History, Black History Month, President Obama
Is Black History Month Still Necessary? As I speak around the country on Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction, I’m frequently asked, “What do you think about Black History Month?” The question comes from my...
by Bob | Feb 1, 2012 | African American, African American History, Black History, Black History Month, Carter Woodson
The History of Black History Month As I speak on Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction, I’m frequently asked: “What is the history behind Black History Month?” The answer is fascinating and instructive. The...
by Bob | Jan 31, 2012 | Luther, Martin Luther, Quotes, Reformation
Quotes of Note: Martin Luther—Master Pastor, Part 9 Note: You’re reading the final post in a nine-part blog mini-series sharing Quotes of Note derived from my Ph.D. dissertation: Spiritual Care in Historical Perspective: Martin Luther as a Case Study in Christian...
by Bob | Jan 30, 2012 | James MacDonald, Prayer
Paul Prays for the Elephant in the Room This past Thursday I provided a host of links about the Elephant Room 2 (ER2) in A Special Elephant Room 2 Edition of Five to Live By. James MacDonald launched the Elephant Room to provide a place for Evangelicals to talk to...
by Bob | Jan 29, 2012 | Prayer, Puritan Prayer, Valley of Vision, Worship
A Puritan Prayer for Sunday Worship: Grace Active O God, may Thy Spirit speak in me that I may speak to Thee. Lord Jesus, great high priest, Thou hast opened a new and living way by which a fallen creature can approach Thee with acceptance. Help me to contemplate the...
