by Wade Berry | Oct 16, 2017 | Ministry, Scripture, Theology
I am a member of Generation X. People do not talk about us very much anymore. After all, the Millennials are much more numerous, and the Digitals (many people call them Generation Z or the iGeneration) are the newest, hottest thing. But twenty years ago, all the...
by Wade Berry | Oct 11, 2017 | Ministry, Scripture, Theology
Last week, I shared with you some practices that I have found to be helpful as I work to combat the sin in my life. Today, I would like to continue that conversation. There are some other things that I have learned about the war against sin, and I would like to share...
by Wade Berry | Oct 3, 2017 | Ministry, Scripture
Did you know that biblical scholars sin? Holiness is not automatic for anyone. We have to learn how to not sin—just like anyone else who wants to be a follower of Jesus. And sometimes the task is much more difficult than we would like to admit. In today’s post, I want...
by Stephen Suffron | Sep 28, 2017 | Leadership, Ministry, Theology
Our country is growing increasingly frustrated with the state of racial relations in America. The latest controversy over the national anthem protests in the NFL illustrate how civil discourse in this political climate is next to impossible. Neither side wants to...
by Wade Berry | Sep 26, 2017 | Ministry, Scripture, Theology
It has been longer than I care to admit since I was an adolescent. But I still remember that the kids in my youth group were consumed with a single question. “How physical can I get with my boyfriend/girlfirend?” The workers in my church had explained that...
by Wade Berry | Sep 19, 2017 | Ministry, Scripture, Theology
Last week, I argued that theological education is both a biblical and a practical endeavor. This week, I would like to enumerate some of the benefits of theological education. As usual, you are welcome to add your own ideas in the “Comments” section below. Benefits...