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Week 13, Christian Mens Breakfast: Imitate Christ

Week 13 Discussion Notes:1

  1. In Chapter 3, Kempis wrote, “A peaceful man does more good than a learned man.” Do you agree that peace is more important than knowledge? (Day 86)
  2. Do you agree that “simplicity leads to God?” Is modern life necessarily complex? (Day 87)
  3. What is a “pure heart” that Kempis refers to in Chapter 4, and how do you get one? (Day 87)
  4. In Chapter 5, Kempis cautions us to “not rely too much upon ourselves.” Isn’t self reliance what made America great–and the very foundation of capitalism? (Day 91)

The Christian Mens Breakfast group meets this Saturday and (almost) every other Saturday at a local restaurant in Davie, FL. Call Tom Truex, or use the CONTACT tab at K-Line.ORG to get more information.

Our discussion will focus on the Chapters listed below, from The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas à Kempis.2

All items listed below are online at ImitateChrist.ORG:

  1. Book 2 , Chapter 3 : Goodness and Peace in Man (March 27, 2012)
  2. Book 2 , Chapter 4 : Purity of Mind and Unity of Purpose (March 29, 2012)
  3. Book 2 , Chapter 5 : Ourselves (March 31, 2012)

Also Posted this Week at ImitateChrist.ORG:

  1. Challoner’s Reflections3 on The Imitation of Christ for each of the above chapters.

Footnotes:

  1. References to days are from the Imitate Christ Study Guide ↩
  2. The dates listed are the dates the chapters were posted online, which also corresponds to the suggested reading plan in the study guide. ↩
  3. Right Rev. R. Challoner, D.D., V.A., Imitation of Christ, Dublin: McGlashan and Gill, 1873 ↩

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Davie’s 14th Annual Prayer Breakfast is on Thursday, May 3, 2012

Prayer… America’s Hope

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” Psalm 33:12

One Nation Under God posterCome join concerned Christians from all over the county, “… one in spirit and purpose…” of Philippians 2 to pray for our cities, county, state, and nation – acknowledging our dependency on Almighty God. This is a time of challenge and opportunity for Broward County and the United States. We recognize God’s desire for unity in the Body of Christ, and we also stand together with friends and neighbors as one nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

As Christians, we must demonstrate God’s love in everything we do, while also being intentional in our prayer for “open doors” to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We join together in seeking peace and well-being for our cities, encouraging everyone to reach their God-given potential in vocation, family, and community.

In order to be faithful stewards of this prayer breakfast, we ask that you submit your commitments to attend (along with payment) as soon as possible. We need to receive registration and payment by April 27th. Please help us by responding early.

Date: Thursday May 3, 2012
Time: 7:00am – 9:00am

Cost: $17 per Person
$170 per Table for 10

Register Online Today At http://www.jsmitter.com/ndpregistration.htmLocation: Signature Grand Cost:

Or Make Check Payable: EASE Foundation

Send To:

6901 Orange Dr
Davie, FL 33314

Location:

Signature Grand
6900 State Road 84
Davie, FL 33317

2012 NDP flyer in PDF format

Contact Persons:

  • Jacob Smitter 954.214.0640
  • Linda Owen 954.797.1077
  • Eric Welch 954.554.5857

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Week 12 : Imitate Christ, Christian Mens Breakfast

Week 12 Discussion Notes:1

  1. Does your inner spiritual life match the outward impression you project to others? (Day 77)
  2. In Chapter 1 of Book I, Kempis wrote, “Do not place much confidence in weak and mortal man, helpful and friendly though he be; and do not grieve too much if he sometimes opposes and contradicts you. Those who are with us today may be against us tomorrow, and vice versa, for men change with the wind.” Based on your own experiences, is this appraisal of other human beings accurate? Or, too harsh? (Day 78)
  3. In Chapter 2 of Book I, Kempis wrote, “It is often good for us to have others know our faults and rebuke them, for it gives us greater humility.” Does it seem good when others criticize your faults? (Day 81)
  4. John Selden’s view is that a little pride is allowed: “Pride may be allowed to this or that degree, else a Man cannot keep up his Dignity. In Gluttony there must be Eating, in Drunkenness there must be drinking: ’tis not the eating, nor ’tis not the drinking that is to be blamed, but the Excess. So in Pride.” Do you agree that only “excess” in pride is bad? (Day 83)

The Christian Mens Breakfast group meets this Saturday and (almost) every other Saturday at a local restaurant in Davie, FL. Call Tom Truex, or use the CONTACT tab at K-Line.ORG to get more information.

Our discussion will focus on the Chapters listed below, from The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas à Kempis.2

All items listed below are online at ImitateChrist.ORG:

  1. Book 2 , Chapter 1 : Meditation (March 19, 2012)
  2. Book 2 , Chapter 2 : Humility (March 22, 2012)

Also Posted this Week at ImitateChrist.ORG:

  1. Challoner’s Reflections3 on The Imitation of Christ for each of the above chapters.

Footnotes:

  1. References to days are from the Imitate Christ Study Guide ↩
  2. The dates listed are the dates the chapters were posted online, which also corresponds to the suggested reading plan in the study guide. ↩
  3. Right Rev. R. Challoner, D.D., V.A., Imitation of Christ, Dublin: McGlashan and Gill, 1873 ↩

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