Living

Resources exploring the connection between Christianity and modern life. Below you will find:

Articles

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The Obstacle of Affluence by David Crabtree. Shows the difficulties of growing up to learn responsibility in an age of affluence.
  • 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.
  • Money and Contentment by Ron Julian. Explores the connection between genuine Christian faith and our attitudes about money.
  • The Psychology of Self-Justification by Larry Barber. Assesses the spiritual dangers of hiding from our own guilt.
  • Being Between by R. Wesley Hurd. Examines the ambiguous nature of the believer's experience in this life.

Audio Series

Audio series with talks related to Living. Instructions: Clicking on the link will play the file in your browser. To download the file to your computer, right-click (Macintosh: ctr-click) and choose "Save this link."

  • 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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