living the Gospel in an everyday world
Written by WS alumna Cathy Baldizon, MA When we returned to the US after 20 years overseas I was confident that once I graduated from Western with a Masters in Pastoral Care to Women, the degree and what I had learned would ensure that the next time we were posted abroad a new paradigm of…
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This is a hard time of year for those who grieve. It matters not the source of the grief: unemployment, ill health, death of a loved one, the passing of a pet, miscarriage, dementia, estrangement, divorce, addiction, our collective grief over recent mass shootings, or even grief over “good” things like adult children who grow…
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by Dan Hislop One Christmas we were waiting for a friend to be healed, but the chances weren’t good. Waiting… Advent is waiting. Israel was waiting. And we are waiting for all things to be made right: not just in the world we read about, but even in the thoughts that we hope no…
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by Bill Mounce Prayer is simply this: speaking with God, and listening. It is a joyous time, even if it is a bit mysterious. We can’t see him. We can’t get visual feedback like we can with a human friend — wouldn’t it be great to know if Jesus is frowning or smiling while we…
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by Carole Lattin I recently took a test and failed miserably. Though I did not prepare for this test, I thought that I would have absolutely no problem with the questions asked. After all, this test was about a hot political issue and I had heard lots about this topic. The test I took determined…
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Observations made by a seasoned Hospice Nurse, David Calhoun. 1. Physical death always wins. . 2. Life is always too short. . 3. All families are dysfunctional—it’s simply a continuum. . 4. He who has the most toys does not win. . 5. Tears celebrate life and love. . 6. Those who have given the…
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by J. Carl Laney I was clearing my bookshelf of old Biblical Archaeology Review magazines the other day, salvaging noteworthy articles for my files, when I came across an intriguing article which I read five years ago. The article (“Losing Faith”) was an interview conducted by BAR editor Hershel Shanks, with four biblical scholars–James F.…
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by Sol Rexius I’ve been a Christian for 23 years, a husband for 9 months, and a college pastor at the University of Oregon for 8. I love my God, my wife, and my job – in that order, but in different ways. And, in the last three years, I’ve learned a lot through my…
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by J. Carl Laney I was visiting my daughter and son-in-law last week in Yakima, Washington. Besides being the fruit capital of eastern Washington, Yakima is one of the hottest regions of the state. Cooling down in the air conditioned comfort of their house I picked up a book by Atul Gawande, The Checklist Manifesto.…
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by J. Carl Laney This past May I spent three weeks in Israel introducing 30 Western Seminary Students to the Land of the Bible. It was a rich and rewarding time of travel, study, fellowship and spiritual growth. There were many special highlights on the trip including our boat ride on the Sea of Galilee,…
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