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Weighing in on faith and life.
B.H. Carroll faculty members, students, and those who support its mission desire to create dialog and stoke critical thinking about important topics which relate to faith and life in this world. Below are posts from diverse authors, whose views contribute to the ongoing discussion of these areas. The positions of the authors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of B.H. Carroll Theological Seminary, its faculty, and its governors.
Quivering in the Pulpit
Be careful when you preach—in your interpretations and your illustrations. You don’t want to lose credibility by saying things that aren’t true. And you certainly don’t want to be cast into the sea with a milestone wrapped around your neck.
2019 Convocation and Graduation Ceremony Live Stream
You are cordially invited to attendthe 2019 Convocationand Graduation Ceremonyof B. H. Carroll Theological Institute Friday, May 24 - 7:00 PM Convocation Speaker — Dr. Albert Reyes President and CEO of Buckner International...
Abortion, Miscarriage, and the Question of When Life Begins
The first time that I heard Matthew West’s song “Unplanned,” it tore my heart in two. Part of me wanted to leap for joy. Finally, someone in contemporary Christian music had spoken eloquently and powerfully in favor of unpopular truth....
Together in Joy and in Pain: Rediscovering a Christian Vision for Marriage
I will take a heart whose nature is to beat for me aloneAnd fill it up with you—make all your joy and pain my ownNo matter how deep a valley you go throughI will go there with youAnd I will give myself to love the way Love gave itself for...
Unbroken Chains
Perhaps God is powerless to help us overcome our sin, or perhaps God simply doesn’t care about us enough to help us. Or perhaps God simply doesn’t exist.Faced with such unsavory choices, it is not surprising that many of us give up. In the darkness of our fears and our doubts, we just cannot go on living the way that we have been living. The pain is just too great. We want to be loved for who we are, not for who we are supposed to be.
Wandering in the Darkness: Facing the Inconsistencies in Our Identity and Experiences
These are hard words to hear for those of us who feel like our lives are hurtling towards frustration and futility. The last thing that we want to do is trust God, especially if there is no indication how—or even if—He will redeem our pain and allow us to reclaim the agency that is so essential for human flourishing. And yet, we Christians of all people ought to know that faith is the only way out of the darkness.
Spring has Sprung
From the President April 2019 Spring has Sprung Greetings in the name of Jesus from the hub of the B. H. Carroll nexus in Irving, TX. Spring has sprung, and pollen and possibilities are in the air. I love this time of year for...
Turning Our Eyes to Jesus: Hebrews 2:5-18
we are going to turn our attention to how the writer of our text presents “salvation” (2:5-18) More specifically, We need to ask (because the argument of the letter prompts us to ask), “What does salvation accomplish for those who receive it?” A careful examination of vv. 5-18 reveals at least four benefits that come from salvation.
Frank and Pauline Patterson Spring Colloquy featuring Dr. Tremper Longman
Tremper Longman Distinguished Scholar of Biblical Studies at Westmont College The featured speaker for Frank and Pauline Patterson Spring Colloquy to be held May 20-21 at the Carroll Center is Dr. Tremper Longman. Dr. Longman is the...
Caught Off Guard
One thing I learned from that expecting couple is that ministers need to think through some of the difficult scenarios BEFORE they happen. Have you thought how you would respond to
wedding requests outside your faith boundaries, your comfort zones, and your church’s culture? Planning ahead can make a big difference!