… since we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Colossians 1:4-5a Paul and Timothy have heard of the Colossians’ faith in Jesus. They’ve heard of the love they have for all the saints. Paul connects their love…
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Their Words; Their Way
Davidson College made us take a class that served as an introduction to academic writing. My professor was fantastic. One thing she continually reminded us has stuck with me. Here’s my faithful paraphrase… “Present your opponent’s argument in words they would use. Present it in such a way that, if they heard you, they would nod their head in agreement.”…
Church History & Christian Spirituality
Since completing my M. Div. program I’ve been often asked what I found most helpful or impactful. My response is always the same, and it’s always met with some surprise: church history. Studying church history has been the most spiritually formative exercise of my seminary program, outside of regular Bible reading. Here are four things that happen when we look…