Posted on September 1, 2023
Professor of theology and Christian ministries Dr. Sharon Galgay Ketcham will spearhead a three-year plan to enrich spiritual formation at Gordon.
Posted on November 6, 2020
Because many of us are feeling extra fragile these days—physically, emotionally and spiritually— The Bell interviewed mindfulness teacher Lisa Varno ’07 about ways in which mindfulness can help us regain some strength and peace of mind.
Posted on May 11, 2020
"Instead of striving to seize control over the chaos that exceeds the boundaries of our control, we are admonished to rather allow ourselves to be seized by the virtue of a transformative hope which does not fail," writes Nathaniel Quartey ’21
Posted on May 4, 2020
“We do not know what to do, but our eyes on you,” King Jehoshaphat prayed in II Chronicles. “Let this be our prayer in this season,” writes Arley Kangas ’20.
Posted on April 27, 2020
"What would it look like for you to become disciplined with looking at the promises and big picture of God’s plan in your life?" writes Ireland Gibbs ’20.
Posted on April 20, 2020
In our strange new reality of digital worship services, Matthew 18:20 still rings true: "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."
Posted on April 13, 2020
"My challenge for you right now is to take a few minutes and examine what you are fearful of. What is making you anxious? Acknowledge that before the Lord, and then re-read Psalm 29. Be reminded of his sovereignty over your life and your circumstances."
Posted on April 6, 2020
Posted on March 30, 2020
"As we all process the state of the world, may we too do it in the context of faith, trust and hope in God. We can grieve the losses caused by this pandemic and we can struggle to rebuild a routine and find a new normal, but let’s do this still saying, '[the LORD] is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust' (Psalm 91:2)."
Posted on March 27, 2020
Right now, we are God’s people whose despair can find glimpses of hope when our imaginations break out into trust-filled declarations that God will be faithful even when we don’t yet know what that looks like.
Posted on March 23, 2020
Here is what we cling to: In the midst of it all, God is present. God still goes before us. When we look at a map of the world, every single place is known by God and present to God. God is present.
Posted on June 24, 2019
This installment is part of a regular devotional series, “Deepening the Faith,” written by Gordon faculty and staff for the enrichment of the wider College community.