College Students, Conflict Avoidance, & the Common Good
Many students are reluctant to engage in discussion on issues that matter. Something that is increasingly obvious with many Christ-following college students is that they’re reluctant to engage in meaningful face-to-face discourse on issues that matter. Many will chat in cyberspace about the issues, but get them in a room together where they cannot ignore…
Meeting Our LifeShape Partners
Oi! This week in Brasília, we’ve had the privilege of growing in fellowship with our Lifeshape partners, members of Lifeshape Brasil (LSB). These partners are college students from various states across Brasil who have joined us at Claretiano, a retreat center in Brasília. Meeting the members of LSB, exploring Brasil, learning their language, and…
What Role Do Experiences Play When Reading the Bible?
What role should our personal experiences play when reading the Bible? The first thing to recognize is that we all have unique experiences, but the Bible was written and revealed by God with authors who intended to communicate the truth. That’s what special revelation means. Our goal as readers is to discover the truth that…