Month: May 2019

A Vision for a Humble Christian Candidate

Jackson Hirsch
The revelation of Jesus Christ as a human was an ultimate act of humility as He set aside His rights and privileges to live and be like us. As Christians, we aspire to follow this standard of Christ’s humility and incorporate it into all areas of our life; however, the political world seems to always lack being one of them. In this week's discussion, Jackson Hirsch, theology student at Southeastern University, elaborates on his perspective of how a heart that is willing to truly take root in humility could change the way that Christian candidates engage with the political world.... Read More...
5 min read

@preachersnsneakers (pt. 2)

Aaron Ross
In this week's blogpost, Aaron Ross, theology professor at Southeastern University and senior editor of ECCLESIAM, presents a second theological perception behind the Instagram account @preachersnsneakers through an anticipated new platform. Why do people think the way they do and why does it matter? By considering the voices of Dr. Gomez and Dr. Green, looming questions attached to this social media account are related to the church above a foundation of dialogue.... Read More...
1 min read

The Merciful Minimalist: Clement of Alexandria on Living Minimally

Barrie Rose William
The contemporary minimalist movement is deeply invested in practicing a renunciation that coincides with the reorientation of one’s desires. Its aim is to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. According to two prominent leaders of this movement, Joshua Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, the primary goal of minimalism is to live a meaningful life. While contemporary minimalists draw from the wells of Greek stoicism, there are deep resources that the earliest Christians of North Africa provide when addressing the topic of wealth and simplicity. The Christian theologian and teacher Clement (his name meaning merciful) of Alexandria (150-215 CE) developed a rich understanding of renunciation. This week’s article explores his vision of the Christian life focused on the reorientation of a person’s desires such that simplistic living, where giving becomes normative in one’s personal and communal practice.... Read More...
6 min read