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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.
North Texas Giving Day is Coming!
Invest in Ministry Leaders: Your #NTxGivingDay gift to Carroll (Sept 20th) will reduce student debt, expand global partnerships, and grow teaching churches. Schedule your gift Sept 10-19!
Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:31-37
The Value of Your Word: Reflecting on Jesus’ teachings against the backdrop of a society that often disregards promises, and the importance of trustworthiness for Christians.
Art and the Church: Creating Ex-Creatio
Explore the idea that creativity, as highlighted by thinkers like Sayers and Schaeffer, is the primary way human beings reflect the image of God, drawing parallels from Scripture.
Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:27-30
Adultery in the Heart: Exploring Jesus’ profound teaching in Matthew 5:27-30, suggesting it’s about viewing others with respect for their full humanity, not as tools for desire.
Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:21-22
Taming the Rage: Reflecting on Jesus’ teaching on anger, the complexities of biblical rhetoric, and the call for Christians to channel their anger into constructive action rather than destructive words.
No Small Calling: How Change-Ready Is Your Church?
The 5 Stages of Church Change: A guide for pastors to assess their congregation’s readiness for transformation and lead them toward growth.
Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:17-20
The Unattainable Standard? Reflecting on Jesus’ challenging words in Matthew 5:20 and the spiritual anxiety they provoke, finding hope in the righteousness offered through Christ.
Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:13-16
More Than Just Sharing the Gospel: Discover three vital ways to be “salt and light” as described in Matthew 5:13-16: through kingdom priorities, ethical conduct, and a theology of suffering.
#Metoo of a Different Color
Pastors facing abuse can learn from the #metoo movement. Discover practical steps based on Matthew 18 to address verbal threats, gossip, and attempts to force resignation.
Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:3-10
Sermon on the Mount Series: Join us for a devotional and theological exploration of Jesus’ teachings, beginning with the Beatitudes and their counter-intuitive insights into the Kingdom of Heaven.