by David Strawn | Mar 16, 2018 | Carroll Community
When people are asked how we gain God’s favor, they usually reply with a variety of religious actions such as attending church, praying, and giving. Some people might suggest that God’s favor is earned by good deeds such as caring for the poor or...
by Gene Wilkes | Mar 9, 2018 | Carroll Community
When have you as a parent held your child on a stormy night and said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here.” Or, you said to your tearful teenager who called you after a fender bender, “Be calm. I’ll be right there.” Promises of...
by Wade Berry | Mar 21, 2017 | Ministry, Theology, Worship
Worship in Action Many years ago, a group of us from the seminary I attended went to a huge, outdoor Christian concert. We got there early, so we had a great view of the stage. We were excited. It was going to be a fantastic day. The only fly in the ointment was the...
by Wade Berry | Mar 14, 2017 | Ministry, Scripture, Theology
When most people think of Lent, they probably think of its role in helping people confess and renounce sin. The self-denial that is inherent in how many Christian groups practice this part of the liturgical calendar is a perfect mechanism for helping people come to...
by Wade Berry | Mar 7, 2017 | Ministry, Scripture, Theology
Lent has begun, and we here at the B. H. Carroll Theological Institute are commemorating the occasion both in our private devotion to Jesus and in our life together as an academic community. But why? After all, Lent is nowhere prescribed for us in...