by Walter Norvell | Nov 18, 2020 | Faith & Heritage
When the weather is warm and I have no early appointments, I enjoy my coffee on the front porch where I read my Bible, pray, and meditate. I clearly remember such a Saturday just last month. It was Saturday, October 10, 2020. As is my habit, I regularly jot the date...
by Wade Berry | Jul 20, 2020 | Scripture, Theology
A Gospel-Centered Sexual ethic If the last blog in this series made you think of marriage, that is no accident. Heterosexual marriage not only provided the ritual foundation for legitimate sex for first-century Jews; it also formed the symbolic world that shaped the...
by Wade Berry | Jul 6, 2020 | Scripture, Theology
Two Challenges to a Christian Sexual Ethic In 1 Corinthians 5-6, Paul addressed sexual practices which clearly transgressed the boundaries of acceptable behavior for a Christian. On the surface, these behaviors were impermissible because they involved people who...
by Wade Berry | Dec 24, 2018 | Carroll Community, Ministry, Scripture
I have been crucified with Christ. I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God who loves me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:19b-20 Merry Christmas! Today, my wife and I are enjoying the hospitality of...
by Wade Berry | Dec 18, 2018 | Carroll Community, Scripture, Theology
Joy to the world The Lord is come Let Earth Receive its King “Joy to the World” Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so...
