MORNINGS WITH
BONHOEFFER
100 REFLECTIONS ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
DONALD K. MCKIM
MORNINGS WITH BONHOEFFER
100 REFLECTIONS ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
Copyright © 2018 by Donald McKim
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Scripture quotations are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. http://nrsvbibles.org/
Material for the time line drawn from Christian History magazine, issue #32, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, used with permission from ChristianHistoryInstitute.org.
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MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
For Stephen R. Haynes
Bonhoeffer scholar, dedicated disciple, esteemed friend
With gratitude
Contents
Timeline of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Life
Selected Resources for Further Reflection
Preface
Through the years, I’ve had a passion to communicate theological insights to others, especially in the context of the church’s life. One way I have tried to do this is through devotional books to introduce and interpret theologians by providing short, devotional reflections on a quotation from their writings. Thus Coffee with Calvin: Daily Devotions and Moments with Martin Luther: 95 Daily Devotions emerged.
Now it is Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s turn. Bonhoeffer’s language may be more directly understandable than Luther’s and Calvin’s since he is closer to us historically. But his thoughts are profound for Christian theology and for Christian living. My hope here is to interpret Bonhoeffer and reflect on the meaning and significance of his thoughts for our lives today in the church and as Christian disciples.
I first encountered a Dietrich Bonhoeffer book when I was a sophomore at Westminster College in Pennsylvania in 1968. On Sunday evenings, our Christian study group read and discussed Bonhoeffer’s The Cost of Discipleship. I’d known about Bonhoeffer’s life, but his classic book put forth the demand of Jesus to “Follow me” in direct and compelling ways. Bonhoeffer’s book helped orient me to a life of discipleship and the meaning of the “costly grace” that obedience to Jesus Christ brings.
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About Mornings with Bonhoeffer: 100 Reflections on the Christian Life
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