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







