tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502171450450034535.post4740182668467143273..comments2023-10-28T07:04:25.925-04:00Comments on A Theology of Desire: Heart's violinUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502171450450034535.post-68799079826337094102009-10-26T19:17:05.936-04:002009-10-26T19:17:05.936-04:00Thanks Eva!Thanks Eva!Brian Killianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08374280614583399909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502171450450034535.post-21161695133359577652009-10-26T13:19:21.448-04:002009-10-26T13:19:21.448-04:00I remember hearing a sermon once about Pentecost -...I remember hearing a sermon once about Pentecost -- in which the pastor described people being floored because suddenly the disciples were speaking to them in their own languages (i.e., so they could understand and become followers). Amazing stuff. <br /><br />Pretty cool what is happening to you, as well.Pranayama mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720061810198398947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502171450450034535.post-42019893632178328442009-10-23T12:13:39.236-04:002009-10-23T12:13:39.236-04:00Sorry Brian, I meant to tell you that I will indee...Sorry Brian, I meant to tell you that I will indeed keep you in prayer!Suzanne Marie DeWitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09724481265474654929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502171450450034535.post-71432646153308742082009-10-22T20:00:18.147-04:002009-10-22T20:00:18.147-04:00"And even things without life, giving sound, ..."And even things without life, giving sound, whether flute or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?"Ikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09595879576794400791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502171450450034535.post-59343493618231280322009-10-22T10:31:48.931-04:002009-10-22T10:31:48.931-04:00Hi Brian,
Two "tongues" are mentioned i...Hi Brian,<br /><br />Two "tongues" are mentioned in Acts and various epistles. The first type is the gift of another language so that the Spirit speaks what He wishes people from other lands to hear. The second is -prayer- in tongues, which Paul describes as being straight from the heart to the Spirit, without involvement of the mind. He talks about tongues extensively in 1 Cor 14, though he mixes the two in a way which doesn't help a whole lot with differentiation. <br /><br />You asked if I think I am praying real words. That's a good question; I don't know. My gut says that in the context I described it was not an actual language, because the Spirit was not using it to inform anyone else. On the other hand, a few days after I had this experience, I was searching YouTube for videos on the Old Testament and came across one on the topic of Aramaic. I was shocked to hear one of the speakers, because it sounded -a lot- like the prayer I was pouring out. It had just the same weirdnesses.<br /><br />How wonderful it would be if that were true; that I could pray in Jesus' native tongue... <br /><br />But I don't presume that to be the case. It is too wonderful for me.Suzanne Marie DeWitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09724481265474654929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502171450450034535.post-20551680813674426582009-10-22T08:52:01.712-04:002009-10-22T08:52:01.712-04:00In the Acts of the Apostles, when the Spirit desce...In the Acts of the Apostles, when the Spirit descends on the apostles, it seems clear that they began speaking in other languages. They may not have known what they were saying, but they were real languages and real words.<br /><br />Do you think that you were speaking real words in some other language? I must admit I am a little uncomfortable with the idea that 'speaking in tongues' is just uttering meaningless babble. I just don't know how to situate that kind of thing theologically.<br /><br />My Mom was involved with the charismatic movement for a long time. I think she also used to pray this way.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your reflections and experiences. And pray for me too if you think of it, you seem to have a special relationship with God and I could definitely use them!Brian Killianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08374280614583399909noreply@blogger.com