Renewing Spirituality through Scripture The Rev. Ross Kane and Dr. Stephen Cook St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Episcopal Tendencies: Protestant: Bible says it, that (mostly) settles it. Reaction to this view – critical posture Catholic / some mainline: Bible as respected but foreign document – i.e. has meaning only within context church, liturgy, and community. How do we view scripture?

Other models: Kierkegaard: a love letter in a foreign language How do we view scripture?

Other models: A Dance: A dance with God and God’s people: both creative and committed

Reading Scripture Daily Daily Lectionary a)Use back of Prayer Book b)Use internet Choose 1-2 readings

Reading Scripture Daily Book at a Time e.g. Start New Testament with Matthew and work through

Reading Scripture Daily Integrating Scripture into Daily Devotional Life Pray before and after reading Integrate into existing or new devotion (e.g. Daily Devotions on BCP 136, St. Paul’s meditation) Keep a journal

Renewing Spirituality through Scripture The Rev. Ross Kane and Dr. Stephen Cook St. Paul’s Episcopal Church