I have had the opportunity to be a part of a game show with the confirmation class at Resurrection. One of the things that I discovered as a part of this time together was that the Holy Spirit was likened to Jiminy Cricket, who in turn has been understood as a symbol of one’s conscience. […]
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Activity of the Son
I see the Father and the Holy Spirit as still active but just see the Son as by God’s side. Can you explain how the three are still active today? Is the son’s role over after his death and resurrection? I believe that God is very active in the world in many different ways and […]
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Thinking about God
Tonight I spent a lot of brain energy working through several more questions from the young adult small group taster from last Sunday. I have really enjoyed stretching my brain and thinking about God. I want to thank devianmonk for excellent comments – some of which are better responses to the questions than I could […]
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Belief in the Trinity
Do you think it is important to God that we believe we understand the Holy Trinity or do you think He wants us to constantly be trying to understand? I think that it is important that we have faith that seeks understanding of the Trinity and many other theological concepts – atonement, salvation, forgiveness. Some […]
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Speedlinking – February 19, 2008
In reviewing a book, Kevin Watson raises the question of congregations connection with the denomination at Vital Signs – Some Thoughts. Michael Lukaszewski gives a great reminder about the focus and purpose within a congregation at What We Don’t Do. Saying “no” an important post from unclutterer. Gavin Richardson gives some faith filled pick up […]
Could you explain further immanent and economic Trinity? I am still confused about the difference and how they relate. Are they two different Trinities or just two aspects of one Trinity? There is one Trinity and the terms immanent and economic are ways for us to think about the Trinity. Referring to the immanent Trinity […]
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Physics of the Trinity
Please walk me through the physics of the Trinity. I believe that the Trinity exists in a way of being that is quite different from the way of existence that we understand as humans. I do not think that there is any way of understanding the Trinity in terms of physics. I would certainly not […]
Have you looked at Rublev’s icon as an image of the Trinity? The picture of the table and an empty seat as an invitation to us to participate in God’s community? It also illustrates a non female / male image because it’s difficult to tell the difference. Interested to hear your thoughts. I have looked […]
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What is the Trinity?
Great question. I had the great opportunity to talk about the trinity with a group of young adults at a Sunday morning small group taster this morning hosted by the Couples in Christ class which meets at 9:00 AM at Resurrection. I tried to touch on what what it means to be a theologian, the […]
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Layout at Thoughts of Resurrection
I rearranged some of the sidebars on the site in an effort to unclutter the page. Let me know if there was anything there previously which you miss now…
In November of last year, I read this post – Was the early church seeker sensitive? and have been thinking it over in my head ever since. Before you read further – check out the post then come back here to read on. Michael raises an interesting point and one which I have continued to […]
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Rules for Fasting?
I received an email question from a member of the congregation yesterday with a great question about fasting. Some questions that I received included: What are the “rules” for our Methodist tradition of fasting? Do I not eat at all for the 24 hour day? Do I not eat from sun up to sun down? […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 