Reflections & Research
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February 19, 2019
L. Roger Owens: Midlife as a time of discovery, not a problem to be solved
Instead of sinking into the feeling of being stuck, a seminary professor set a goal of taking 40 walks to mark his 40th birthday. He then wrote essays about the experience, reflecting on the burdens and the surprises of the middle stage of life.
read moreabout L. Roger Owens: Midlife as a time of discovery, not a problem to be solvedFebruary 5, 2019
Orthodox-affiliated nonprofit helps a neighborhood heal from a legacy of trauma
In a neighborhood long marked by the trauma of racism and poverty, Reconciliation Services is building community with an entrepreneurial but distinctly Orthodox Christian approach to mission.
read moreabout Orthodox-affiliated nonprofit helps a neighborhood heal from a legacy of traumaJanuary 22, 2019
Michael Gulker: Conflict and Christian discipleship
In a time of intense polarization, both inside and outside the church, Christians are called not to run from conflict but to engage it, drawing upon ancient practices of the faith, says the president of The Colossian Forum.
read moreabout Michael Gulker: Conflict and Christian discipleshipJanuary 8, 2019
Mark Gornik and Maria Liu Wong: ‘Stay in the City’ — Christian faith in today’s urban world
How will Christians live out their faith in a world that is more urban than ever before? The director and the dean of City Seminary of New York share what they’re learning as God brings Christians from across the globe to New York and other urban areas.
read moreabout Mark Gornik and Maria Liu Wong: ‘Stay in the City’ — Christian faith in today’s urban world