Blog
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.
Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 7:1-6, 15-20
We are not here permitted to evaluate the lives of anyone we choose. Instead, we are to focus our evaluative work on those who want to stand as God’s spokesperson and lead God’s people.
Registration for Frank & Pauline Patterson Fall Colloquy 2018 Now Open
Dr. James Hart at Carroll Center: Worship expert to speak on Re-Enchanting the Gospel through Beautiful Worship (Right Worship, Beauty in Worship Parts 1 & 2) Nov 12-13.
Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 6:19-34
I had a good, old-fashioned fight with God about these very issues. (In case you are wondering, yes, I lost the fight—again!)
No Small Calling: What Do You Want to Become?
What if we changed our focus from the change we want to see from those outside of the church to the change we want to see from those who are already members?
Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:23-26; 6:12, 14-15
Forgiveness in the Face of Injustice: Wrestling with Jesus’ command to forgive in Matthew 6, and finding a framework in his teachings that acknowledges suffering and calls for accountability.
Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 6:1-18
Rediscovering Giving, Fasting, and Prayer: Examining Jesus’ timeless wisdom in Matthew 6:1-18 and the importance of practicing these spiritual disciplines with sincerity and a focus on God’s will.
Returning Theological Education Back to the Local Church: A Reply to Ryan Bonfiglio
Church as Theological Hub: Reflecting on the call to recenter theological education in the church and how B. H. Carroll’s accessible, local church model is making this a reality.
Faces of Carroll: Erin Newton & An Old Testament Calling
Erin’s Calling: From a teen’s dream to teaching the Old Testament, discover how B.H. Carroll supports her ministry while balancing motherhood.
All Present and Accounted For
Discover the power of individual Christian witness in secular settings. Learn how subtle acts, bold proclamations, and accidental encounters reveal faith.
Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:38-48
The Hardest Command: Wrestling with Jesus’ challenging call to love our enemies in Matthew 5:38-48 and its implications for our lives and a violent world.