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Dr. Rich Rollins Adjunct Ministry Professor Dr. Marty Trammell Professor and English Chair Introduction A relationship is not based on the length of time you have spent together; it’s based on the foundation you’ve built together. To enjoy the “new … Continue reading →

According to U.S. intelligence, the government of North Korea was behind a cyberattack on Sony Corporation designed to keep an American movie from being released. The cyberattack was followed by threats of violence against anyone connected with the movie, including, … Continue reading →

Things That Shape Us: Theological Reflections The Wilson Dam, located in Alabama, was completed in 1924, and was the first dam built under Tennessee Valley Authority, created in 1933.[1] The TVA is one of the largest producers of electricity in … Continue reading →

Reviewed by Dr. E. Allen Jones III As a recent reclamation project from the world of academia, I had heard the word missional bandied about in the past few years, but I have had little opportunity to actually engage with … Continue reading →

Reviewed by Garrett Trott Librarian Who was the smartest individual who has ever lived?  Socrates, Augustine, or perhaps Einstein?  While all of these individuals were notable thinkers, James Sire, in his work, Habits of the Mind, suggests that perhaps the … Continue reading →

I inherited a large tool chest from my dad. He had been a tool salesman, so it was packed with goodies. I had always loved working on cars and other things as a kid. So I knew that tool chest … Continue reading →

INTRODUCTION As Biblical scholars are well aware, no single Hebrew or Greek word in Scripture translates literally as the English word sin. Instead, the Biblical writers used the language of metaphor to illustrate the complex concept. As Christians, our understanding … Continue reading →

[1] INTRODUCTION At the onset of adulthood, how does one determine which path to take in regard to faith? In the end, will one’s journey lead one toward a kataphatic form of spirituality, or an apophatic one? What do these … Continue reading →

I recently saw a meme featuring a picture of Karl Barth and Emile Brunner. The text read, “For every theologian there is an equal and opposite theologian.” This axiom seems especially apt for the many “Views” books published over the … Continue reading →

As a student at Dallas Theological Seminary, I was taught how to begin with Scripture in the original text and end with a sermon that grew naturally out of my study of the text. This involved translating, analyzing, and organizing … Continue reading →

Corbett and Fikkert move beyond the argument that short-term mission trips are harmful to communities and demonstrate poor stewardship, to a careful explanation of how these trips harm. Then they lay out a comprehensive solution and provide a set of … Continue reading →

The debate over origins within the Evangelical community continues to morph into new issues. With the continued influence of critical scholarship on evangelical scholars, it has become more and more acceptable to interpret Scripture as an almost purely human work, … Continue reading →