Special Issue of Worthwhile Theology Mag
If you are looking for a devotional to kick off the new year, check out the special issue Worthwhile Theology released in conjunction with Moody Center. Worthwhile Theology Magazine
Author: jamesgsppencer
The Importance of Generous Speech
Reflecting on Psalm 119:165 (“Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble”), D. L. Moody notes, “Sometimes I am amazed to see how little it takes to drive all peace and comfort from some people. Some slandering tongue will readily blast it. But if
The Secondary Theatre and the Church’s Witness
I was recently made aware of a post John Piper made prior to the 2020 election. I do not read Piper on a regular basis, but am generally aware of his work and ministry. After reading the post entitled, “Policies, Persons, and Paths to Ruin: Pondering the
Greed
Check out my latest article on greed for Worthwhile Theology Magazine. “When greed becomes our way of being in the world, we forget that when we serve the God of the scriptures, we have the time to be patient and discerning. We have the security to wade into the complexities
Some Thoughts on Choosing a College from A Former Dean
I started college in the fall of 1996 at Washington University in St. Louis. I entered as a chemistry major, which lasted until my first chemistry lab. I quickly realized that being a chemistry major involved doing a lot of dishes. After washing beakers and
Dealing with Outcomes: Some Post-Election Thoughts
The last time I did Strength Finders my top strength was “achiever.” Throughout most of my life, I would say that attribute has manifested itself more than any other. For a long time, I was stuck in a cycle of achievement. I’d start a project, work had to get it done, and
Christians and Democracy
On the heels of the first debate, it is a good time to think about what it means to be Christian first as we participate in the democratic process. You can read more in my recent contribution (“God Appoints, We Choose?” to Worthwhile Theology Magazine ar
Time for Change
Throughout my professional career, I have consistently found myself in situations where I have needed to help individuals and groups embrace and execute change. Whether I was training clients in the fitness industry, working as a member of a distance learning
Article on Justice on Worthwhile Theology
I was pleased to contribute an article on Justice to Worthwhile Theology this month. The article discusses the importance of vision for biblical justice, as well as addressing the influence of the media on our conceptions of justice. You can read the full article here.
Learn What We Already Know
I remember as a little girl getting ready for “the event.” We circled it on our calendars, canceled any other activities, made bowls of popcorn and got our pajamas on early. Every American family basically did these same things. No child balked at eating their
