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A forum for discussing matters of moment, from a curmudgeonly perspective. (The ideas posted here do not necessarily represent those of any organization with which I am a part). Rude and insulting remarks will not be published, but civil disagreement is welcome.
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- Douglas Groothuis, Ph.D.
- Nothing on this blog represents the position of Denver Seminary. I am a Christian, philosopher, teacher, writer, and preacher, who is Professor of Philosophy at Denver Seminary. My most recent of my twelve books is Philosophy in Seven Sentences. My magnum opus is Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith (InterVarsity Press, 2011). I have published ten others, including Truth Decay and On Jesus. I direct the Christian Apologetics and Ethics MA program at Denver Seminary.
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Indeed!
Indeed. So often it is thinking that is the greatest obstacle to a prayer life. If I could only shut down my reflective, questioning mind and become like a animal.
Here is the quote in full, found in Martin Luther's Table Talk no. 274, the entry dating from May 18, 1532:
When Luther's puppy happened to be at the table, looked for a morsel from his master, and watched with open mouth and motionless eyes, he [Martin Luther] said, "Oh, if I could only pray the way this dog watches the meat! All his thoughts are concentrated on the piece of meat. Otherwise he has no thought, wish, or hope."
Back to 2009: I have found the reading of Luther's Table Talk to be a blessing over the years and would heartily recommend it. The work consists of notes and observations jotted down by Luther's students as they lived with this imperfect but still great Christian man.
Ray
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