Articles

• Persuasion by Chris Swanson. Discusses two important aspects of persuasion—trust and evidence—and the relationship between them.
• I’m Confused, Your Annoying, and He’s Pig-Headed. To God be the Glory! by Kay Smith. Discusses our response to the reality of God’s using and forgiving sinners.
• Two Thoughts on Growing Older by Kay Smith. Reflects on the fears and the realities of growing older.
• The Value of Introspection by Nancy Scott. Makes a case for the importance of self-reflection in the task of loving God and others.
• Successful Relationships by Earle Craig. Looks at the difficulties involved in relationships and offers practical, biblical advice for pursuing successful relationships.
• Giving & Receiving in Louisiana by Nancy Scott. Observes people’s need for one another in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
• What I've Learned From Dogs by Nancy Scott. Reflects on lessons about life and God.
• "Becoming" a Christian by Nancy Scott. Reflects on the process of conversion.
• The Generation Gap: Then & Now by Nancy Scott. Looks at the "generation gap" from both sides of the divide.
• Holding the Truth by R. Wesley Hurd. Discusses how Christians should hold their beliefs in a culture "allergic" to truth.
• Measuring Up by Chris Swanson. Discusses the human desire to conform to worldly standards and how that desire relates to trusting God.
• In the Garden by Nancy Scott. Reflects on the reconciliation of human losses, pain, and suffering with the mercy and goodness of God.
• Is Our Humanity Showing? by R. Wesley Hurd. Reflects on how the behavior of Christians often contributes to a negative view of Christianity.
• Waiting by Nancy Scott. Contemplates how "slowing down"--physically and spiritually--enables us to learn about the goodness and sovereignty of God through truly knowing our fear, pain, discomfort, and need for mercy.
• Honestly Connecting by Nancy Scott. Discusses how honest communication about life's struggles is part of a Christian's sanctification.
• Confronting Reality by Nancy Scott. Uses the film A Beautiful Mind to discuss the connection between facing reality and our mental health.
• Feelings & Responsibility by Nancy Scott. Explores the need for understanding and taking responsibility for our own feelings.
• Living in the Past by Larry Barber. Tells why we should not "forget what lies behind."
• Paradigm Shifts by Larry Barber. Discusses the nature of the radical change that occurs in the heart of a believer.
• Growing Up by Nancy Scott. Uses news of a young person's drug overdose to discuss the choices parents and children face in our culture.
• Considering Courage & Truth by Nancy Scott. Explores how moral courage relates to our view of truth.
• Money and Contentment by Ron Julian. Explores the connection between genuine Christian faith and our attitudes about money.
• Being Between by R. Wesley Hurd. Examines the ambiguous nature of the believer's experience in this life.
• The Psychology of Self-Justification by Larry Barber. Assesses the spiritual dangers of hiding from our own guilt.
• Trusting God, Loving Others by Nancy Scott. Encourages us to move past blaming others for past hurts and to take responsibility for ourselves.
• Musings on Life and Loss by Nancy Scott. Explores the process of grief and the ways God uses that process in the lives of Christians.
• Dignity and Death by Nancy Scott. Critiques the idea of "death with dignity" from a biblical perspective.
• The Obstacle of Affluence by David Crabtree. Shows the difficulties of growing up to learn responsibility in an age of affluence.

Audio Series

Audio series with talks related to Living.

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• Many of the MSC audio files below were first recorded at Reformation Fellowship, where some of the MSC staff teach.
• See the audio section of our bookstore for MP3 files available to purchase.

• Coming to Truth. A Wednesday Night Class where Gutenberg tutors and others within the Gutenberg College community describe the intellectual journey that led them to conclude that Christianity is true.
• Miscellaneous Talks. Individual talks given by various teachers on a variety of topics.
• Understanding and Living with the Dynamics of Sex. A Wednesday Night Class, led by McKenzie Study Center staff, exploring the question of how a Christian deals with the dynamics created by the fact that we are sexual beings.

Christianity@Work

The radio show "Christianity@Work," which aired from 1997 to 2002, featured a dialogue between Jack Crabtree and marriage-and-family therapist Christine Barber. Each week they discussed the implications of the biblical gospel for our lives. Visit our "Christianity@Work," page to view a list of programs available in audio format.

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