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."
- 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.







