by Wade Berry | Jun 26, 2018 | Carroll Community
Over the past two weeks, we have been exploring the complexities of implementing an ethic of forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration in an age of outrage. This week, I want to continue our conversation by exploring some practical scenarios where forgiveness,...
by Wade Berry | Jun 12, 2018 | Carroll Community
Forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration are things that Christians talk about all the time. These—and not the enforcement of rigorous moral codes or the punishment of evildoers–stand at the heart of the Christian message. (Moral norms and punitive justice...
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 | Jun 10, 2016 | Faith & Heritage, Scripture
But seek God’s Kingdom first, along with His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you. Matthew 6:33, my translation Those of us who grew up in the church have heard this snippet of Jesus’ preaching all of our lives. We memorized it when we were...
by Wade Berry | May 6, 2016 | Leadership, Ministry
Reflections on the Fall of Tullian Tchividjian Have you been following the saga of Tullian Tchividjian? He is a grandson of Rev. Billy Graham and a Presbyterian minister. He lost a prominent pastorate in Florida after admitting to having an affair, and he lost...