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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.
What have you got in your hand?
The Snake in Our Hand: Fear and Resistance to God’s Call – Explore the natural fear and resistance we experience when God calls us beyond our comfort zones, symbolized by Moses’ fearful reaction to the transformed staff.
Obstacles to Discipleship
Witnessing Unity: A small-town Christmas becomes a catalyst for understanding and brotherhood as two congregations from different backgrounds come together in worship.
Lenten Devotional: Crucifixion
Accepting the Unacceptable: Considering the brutal reality of the crucifixion and the spiritual transformation needed to embrace it as atonement for our actions.
Salvation and Sacrifice: A Holy Week Reflection
The Call to Sacrifice: Exploring the interwoven nature of sacrifice in Christianity, from Jesus’ example to the believer’s life, and questioning why modern followers often resist it.
Lenten Devotional: He is Faithful
Walking in the Light: Reflecting on 1 John 1:5-10 and the vital practice of confessing our sins to experience God’s promised forgiveness and purification.
Art and the Church: “It’s Complicated!”
Discover the complex but vital relationship between art and the church. Learn how artistic expression has been esteemed and used by God throughout Jewish and Christian history.
Finding Strength in Joy: Three Ways that God Demonstrates His Goodness
Seeing God’s Goodness: Learn how understanding God’s actions in meeting needs, providing unexpected blessings, and redeeming evil can lead to deeper joy.
Lenten Devotional: Purifying Himself a People
God’s Favor: Is it Earned or Given? Explore the common misunderstanding of how we gain God’s favor and Paul’s teaching in Titus on salvation as a gracious gift.
A Little Navel Gazing
Discover the importance of discerning God’s call to ministry amidst worldly influences. Learn how self-examination and mentorship can help avoid pitfalls and ensure a true calling.
The Use of Power and Authority In Leadership
The Currency of Christian Leadership: Exploring how power and authority should be invested in service and empowerment, following Jesus’ example, rather than personal gain.