Means of Grace
Last week, we (Class 20) had the opportunity to take a step back from the busyness of life. To slow down, reset our souls, minds, and bodies by practicing spiritual rhythms. We spent four days at a peaceful camp in the breathtaking scenery of Pisgah, Alabama, to spend intentional time practicing reflection, celebration, confession, silence…
Did Hollywood Ruin The Resurrection? A Review of the New Movie Risen
I had my whispered hopes but couldn’t be certain until I saw the evidence for myself. I had heard rumors…but could this really be true? Could Sony pictures be associated with a film on the resurrection of Jesus that was actually recognizably Christian that didn’t reinvent the ancient Gospel narratives into a sensationalized and cheesy…
“And He Will Be Called Immanuel…”
Right before thanksgiving break, our class had the opportunity to learn from Dr. Garland Vance. Something Dr. Garland challenged us with was the passage from Isaiah 7:14, which records the first proper name given to Christ. That name is Immanuel, which Matthew tells us means “God with us.” Why – Dr. Garland asked us –…