by Wade Berry | May 21, 2019 | Ministry, Scripture, Theology
The first time that I heard Matthew West’s song “Unplanned,” it tore my heart in two. Part of me wanted to leap for joy. Finally, someone in contemporary Christian music had spoken eloquently and powerfully in favor of unpopular truth. Someone had the clarity of mind...
by Karl Fickling | Apr 11, 2019 | Carroll Community, Leadership, Ministry
During my hospital chaplain days, I got a call from Sandy, the director of nursing. “Karl,” she said, “there’s a couple in L & D (labor and delivery) getting ready to have a baby. They desperately want to get married before their baby is delivered. Will you come...
by Wade Berry | Apr 9, 2019 | Carroll Community, Ministry, Scripture
For the last two weeks, we have been focusing on Jesus by reflecting on the first chapter of Hebrews. This week, we turn our attention to Hebrews 2. As we do so, we might rightly ask ourselves, “What are we talking about?” Clearly, we are talking about Jesus (vv. 3,...
by Wade Berry | Apr 2, 2019 | Ministry, Scripture, Theology, Worship
Last week, we began our Lenten reflections with an honest appraisal of the state of mind that we often bring to this important season. We noted that the book of Hebrews calls us to turn our attention towards Jesus precisely in the context of the fear and frustration...
by Wade Berry | Mar 26, 2019 | Ministry, Scripture, Theology, Worship
Driven to Distraction When this blog is published, we will be well into 2019. We will also be well into the season known in the Christian church as Lent. It is a time when people around the world turn their attention to Jesus. They reflect, often in the context of...
by Wade Berry | Mar 26, 2019 | Ministry, Scripture, Theology, Worship
For the last two weeks, we have been focusing on Jesus by reflecting on the first chapter of Hebrews. This week, we turn our attention to Hebrews 2. As we do so, we might rightly ask ourselves, “What are we talking about?” Clearly, we are talking about Jesus (vv. 3,...
