Witnessing Glory: The Shepherds
During Advent, we not only remember how Christ first came into the lives of the individuals at the nativity, but how he came into our own lives and continues to transform us. We invite you to read the gospel account of the shepherds and reflect upon how these humble, ordinary people witnessed glory in Bethlehem….
Faith Louder than the Whisper of the Mundane
Voices rose with bold resolutions; the room pounded with claims of new diets, structured athletic plans and mending childhood friendships. I heard the echo of achieving Scripture reading journeys, selfless job commitments, and Bible memorization goals–all of which are beautiful opportunities for forming healthy habits. However, amid these bold claims, I heard a still whisper…
Christians, Power, & Calling
This week Trent Wilbanks and I are team teaching our final module for the academic year. Cultural transformation is the topic, and Andy Crouch’s book Culture Making is the backbone text. Concept of the week? Power. Crouch says that cultural power is “the ability to successfully propose a new cultural good.” As it turns out,…
