by Karl Fickling | Sep 12, 2018 | Carroll Community
Another bleak report came out recently. Did you see it? The decline of the Church of England continues and bodes poorly for the future of the Church across “the Pond.” Having recently returned home from a trip to France, this kind of report was already on my mind. ...
by Wade Berry | Jun 5, 2018 | Carroll Community
On the Carroll blog, we have often talked about how sacrifice is an essential element of discipleship. Jesus is quite clear that we have to give up our lives if we are going to find the life that he has for us (cf. Mark 8:35 and parallels). Jesus didn’t just come up...
by Wade Berry | Jan 16, 2018 | Carroll Community
January 16, 2017 was supposed to be a day full of joy and anticipation. It turned out to be the worst day of my life. On that day, my wife and I were going to the doctor. We were not supposed to be able to have children, and, due to our advanced age and the risk for...
by Wade Berry | Nov 7, 2017 | Carroll Community, Ministry
Last month, a movement emerged on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms. Women (and men) who have been the victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment posted “me too” in their various feeds. The post was a way to draw attention to the large number of...
by Wade Berry | Oct 31, 2017 | Carroll Community, Faith & Heritage, Theology
Five hundred years ago today, Martin Luther set in motion a series of events that would eventually be known as the Protestant Reformation. It is a momentous event in the history of Christianity, and its implications extend far beyond the narrow confines of...
