Our Guest: Susan Bubbers
The Rev. Dr. Susan Bubbers is the Founder and Dean of the Center for Anglican Theology, Liturgy, and Spiritual formation, Inc. (A.T.L.A.S), Orlando, FL. Since being ordained as an Anglican Priest in 1995, she has served as parish rector, University Chaplain, Bible Institute lecturer, and theological professor. Susan has authored two books: Pet Prayer and A Scriptural Theology of Eucharistic Blessings. She is also a contributing author to a number of books, including the Every Woman’s Bible; she has written cover endorsements for monographs, and developed online courses in Hermeneutics and Anglican Studies.
Key Thoughts and Scriptures:
Hebrews 11:8 NIV By faith Abraham, … obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.
- Obedience rarely comes with a roadmap. But it always comes with a promise — that God is with us, and His plans are good.
Isaiah 41:10 NIV So do not fear, for I am with you…
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
- “There are no ceilings in God.”
- Susan has to be able to see the face of Jesus and hear His voice in her daily walk.
- God’s word is succinct and powerful.
- You don’t have to do it the way everyone else has done it before.
- Worship recharges your batteries and helps you to know what direction to go because you sense where the holiness is.
- In the holy place, pressure is relieved and hope is revived.
- When God is in something, there will be enthusiasm.
- Every human heart desires to be understood.
- Also, Susan has learned to sacrifice her need to be understood by people and rest in the fact that she is understood by God.
1 Corinthians 7 NKJV Paul’s Message on Marriage and Singleness
Philippians 4:11 NKJV Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.
- If you’re single, you can spend more time focused on the Lord and on His purposes.
- Don’t mourn away the opportunities that God has given you.
- It’s all about calling.
- You need to have an anointing to have the calling of a wife or mother, just like you would need an anointing to be a minister.
On Susan’s decision to move to the Anglican Church of North America:
- She took her time making the decision.
- Susan didn’t make the decision alone.
- Accordingly she didn’t take it lightly.
- God is always faithful to show us His way when we step out in faith.
- Susan had to learn how to walk by faith at a whole new level.
- “When I put the Kingdom first, all my needs are met and God is faithful.”
- God has told us how He wants us to worship Him; He’s not left us on our own to figure it out.
- The communion service is God’s given setting to experience God’s presence in a powerful way.
- God promises to show up if we:
- Put Him first.
- Come in humility.
- Teach the Word.
- Participate in the act of communion (physical prayers).
- Action is a communication.
- If we want to encounter Him in the most powerful way we can, the idea is positioning ourselves.
Mary Magdalene’s Story
- “Magdala” means “pulpit”.
- Mary Magdalene was the first to proclaim that Jesus was resurrected.
- She was a woman with no ceilings.
- Mary wanted to learn from Jesus when women weren’t expected to learn.
- She fashioned her whole life to go where He went and to follow in His footsteps and to sacrifice whatever it took to do that.
Isaiah 41:10 NIV So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Philippians 4:7 NIV And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Link:
Books:
- Pet Prayer book by Dr. Susan Bubbers
- A Scriptural Theology of Eucharistic Blessings by Dr. Susan Bubbers
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