This year we will be exploring topics in Christian Spirituality. Christians can hear a lot of conflicting messages about how to grow and maintain a healthy Christian life. We will seek to speak into this chaos with open discussions on the topics such as Sabbath, Fasting and Prayer, Family Worship and Calling.
Lesson One: A Sabbath Crowned Life
- The Sabbath as an Eschatological Sign of the Covenant by Lee Irons
- A Sign of Hope by Richard Gaffin
Lesson Two: The Habits and Spirituality of Prayer
- Institutes (Book III, Chapter 20, Sections 1-20, 28-52) by John Calvin
Lesson Three: Loving Our Neighbors Holistically
- "Total Christ Spirituality Through Gospel Centered Empowerment,"Vision Anabaino Fall 2012 Issue, by Preston Graham
- "The Answer 'Yes & No' to the Question of Christ Engaging Culture," sections II-III pg. 4-22, skim addendums, by Preston Graham
- When Helping Hurts handout
- Holistic Love powerpoint
Lesson Four: The Spirituality of Christmas: The Evolution of Saint Nicholas
- Christmas Reborn by Stephen Nissenbaum
- Policy Concerning Holy Days
Lesson Five: Habits of Strong Relationships
- Relationships: A Mess Worth Making by by Tim Lane and Paul Tripp
- Habits of Strong Relationships handout