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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.
Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:21-22
Last week, we talked about the challenging standard that Jesus sets for those who wish to follow him. They have to be more righteous than those men who were considered experts in the instructions that God gave to Moses. As we continue...
No Small Calling: How Change-Ready Is Your Church?
We've all heard that the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. What's true for addiction is true for any area of life where change is needed. I have endorsed the poverty alleviation book When Helping Hurts before. In the...
Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:17-20
Have you heard Ryan Stevenson’s new song, “No Matter What”? The first time I heard it, it stopped me in my tracks. I was captivated by the opening lines. A lot of us grew up believing At any moment we could lose it all And at the drop...
Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:13-16
Matthew 5:13-16 is another very familiar passage from the Sermon on the Mount. In it, Jesus issues a clarion call to his disciples. He does so by reminding them of who they are (“salt” and “light”) and by urging them to make their...
#Metoo of a Different Color
We’ve all heard the recent abuse stories. The victim feels helpless, uncertain of what to do. Maybe the victim says nothing to the abuser. Maybe the victim protests. It doesn’t matter. The abuse goes on. The victim retreats into silence....
Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:3-10
Series Introduction For more than a year now, my writing for the B. H. Carroll Theological Institute has focused on the analysis of contemporary issues in the light of biblical and theological reflection. It is important to do this task;...
Character Matters
The effectiveness of a leader arises out of what I call the “Leadership Matrix.” The quality and skills of a leader alone do not determine the effectiveness of a leader. The four elements identified in this matrix work together to produce...
Reflections on Independence Day
Reflecting on Independence Day leaves me filled with complex and conflicting emotions. On the one hand, I am inspired by the vision that motivated the founding of America. The idea that people can live free in a just society still...
The Frank and Pauline Patterson Spring Colloquy “Invigorates” Carroll Ph.D. Students, Faculty and Guests
Community members, friends, and guests attended the Spring Colloquy along with Carroll’s Ph.D. students, faculty and staff. Carroll welcomed Dr. Eric Johnson, leading Christian psychology professor and author of God and Soul Care, a...
No Small Calling: When They Take Away the Stop Sign
When I am out of town, I am often asked where Stephens, Arkansas is located. If someone is somewhat familiar with Arkansas, I ask if they know where Camden and Magnolia are. If they do, I say that US-79 goes connects Magnolia and Camden...