by Wade Berry | Oct 24, 2017 | Carroll Community
Sometimes, I just don’t understand American Catholics. It is clear that many of them care deeply about their church, but it is also clear that many of them are determined to shape it to suit their own tastes. They demonstrate this desire by consistently disregarding...
by Stephen Suffron | Aug 18, 2017 | Ministry, Scripture, Theology
It’s been a rough week. The events in Charlottesville have saddened, angered, and embarrassed us as a nation. Many Christian leaders have been quick to issue statements condemning the white nationalist ideals of the alt-right as antithetical to the gospel vision...
by Wade Berry | Aug 15, 2017 | Ministry, Scripture, Theology
What do we believe about God? It is a question that defines who we are as Christians. It establishes the boundary markers between us and the adherents of other religions and philosophies. It provides a touchstone for our thinking about a wide range of other issues....
by Wade Berry | May 30, 2017 | Faith & Heritage, Ministry, Scripture, Theology
Series Introduction What do you think of when you think of contemporary religious music? Perhaps you think of elaborate concerts staged in large arenas. Perhaps you think of worship songs that are sung by churches around the world. Perhaps you think of the money that...
by Wade Berry | Apr 18, 2017 | Scripture, Theology
Battered and Bruised I am a grizzled veteran of “the culture wars.” In the old days, it was (supposedly) easy to tell who were the good guys and who were the bad guys. Participants in the political process could be plotted along a simple spectrum, with conservatives...
