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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.
Are There Lessons That Modern Americans Can Learn From Ancient Israel? (Part 2)
I readily admit that I am not a political scientist or a sociologist, but I hope that my observations will help us see our situation more clearly. And if we see our situation more clearly, we will be better equipped to develop and implement solutions that will actually make a positive difference.
Are There Lessons That Modern Americans Can Learn from Ancient Israel? (Part 1)
We no longer share a common understanding of what it means to be human, and we no longer possess a common vision for what we want to be as a nation. And the practical impact of our fractured society can be seen on a daily basis.
A Powerful Confirmation for the Carroll Model
Explore the call to compassion from Matthew 9:36 and how Carroll is equipping missional leaders globally. Learn about the urgent need for trained pastors and how you can help.
Anger and Politics: A Deadly Combination
We have seen it played out all over the world, from the gas chambers of Nazi Germany to the killing fields of Cambodia. The former Yugoslavia, Rwanda, and Afghanistan should always be at the front of our political minds And yet, here we are, mired in an endless cycle of politically-motivated hatred fueled by feelings of anger and alienation.
Nepotism In The Church
Removing any employee at any time can cause friction in a church. When the issue involves “family,” it gets even stickier. When the situation involves employees whose family members are LEADERS, the only thing showing in the rearview mirror is a big sign that says, “CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.”
Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 7:24-29
So, what is the purpose of the last pericope in the collection (as well as Matthew’s closing remark about the reaction of his audience)? Clearly, it drives home the point that those who will really be successful are those who put Jesus’ teachings into practice.
Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 7:7-12
It is not hard for us to feel the crushing weight of expectations when we read Jesus’ teachings and try to put them into practice in our lives. Throw in a good measure of pain and more than a dash of unanswered prayers, and you have a recipe for spiritual disenfranchisement.
Evangelism “im Deutschen Stil”
As we look at Germany’s ‘church’, however, I think it is more appropriate to look deeper under the surface, particularly to those of the free church movement, whether in a ‘Bund’ or independent, or even to house churches. Many of these churches are small and struggle in the face of the ever-growing skepticism towards the Christian faith.
Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 7:13-14, 21-23
“The kingdom of heaven” is a sphere of existence—an alternate reality that transcends the limits of space and that breaks into the flow of time. This alternate reality stands over against the reality that dominates normal human experience, for Its defining characteristic is that it is where God’s will is done.
The Good Stroke
Uncle Don would go on to explain that the stroke caused him to re-examine and re-order his life. He got active in faith, in church, in teaching Sunday School, and in serving as a deacon. And his family became his top earthly priority.