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Unique Ways to Practice Gratitude

By Jeremy Gerk / November 15, 2016

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. You know what that means: It’s that time of year when Americans prepare for turkey, cranberries, and football. You have also probably already seen the #thankful campaigns on Facebook and Twitter where people take the time to be grateful for one thing every day. While we could debate the…

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Joy Comes in the Morning

By madwire / October 5, 2016

At Colorado Theological Seminary, we understand that the life of college students, even those attending an online seminary school, is filled with challenges. Sometimes the days can seem to drag, each new stress and task weighing on you more and more each day. After a while, it can begin to feel like the world is nothing…

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Escape Mid-Semester Stress with These 3 Tips

By madwire / September 5, 2016

It’s midway through the semester. Midterms are just around the corner and you need to study hard to get the grades you know you are capable of. Your work is starting to ramp up as more and more people take to restaurants and shopping excursions while enjoying the crispness of fall in Colorado. If you…

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Passion Versus Calling

By madwire / August 20, 2016

There is a certain idea within the Christian church about what God’s calling for our lives should look like. Some envision a life of quiet sacrifice, pushing aside all personal desire and passion for the sake of God’s kingdom. Others see a life in which their passions, dreams, and natural talents all work for the…

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Heart of Service: Washing the Feet of the Apostles

By Jeremy Gerk / August 5, 2016

Have you ever wondered what the significance is behind the act of washing another’s feet? In John 13, we see Jesus washing the feet of the apostles before the Last Supper. What does this act reveal about him? What do the disciples’ reactions tell us? And how are we meant to apply the lessons revealed…

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Verse of the Month: Proverbs 31

By Jeremy Gerk / July 5, 2016

As students of a Christian Theological Seminary, you know how important it is to dive into the word of God. Keeping in the spirit of acquiring knowledge, we wanted to take a closer look at Proverbs 31, our verse of the month! More Precious than Rubies… Probably one of the most quoted and venerated passages…

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Weathering the Political Storm

By madwire / June 15, 2016

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last few months (dare we say years?) it is quite likely that you have been enduring the hurricane that is the current political season. While we have to admit that it is certainly one of the more explosive and, at times, entertaining rides, we also…

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Verse of the Month: Philippians 4:13

By Jeremy Gerk / June 5, 2016

“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 NIV Welcome back! Once again it is time to dive into the Word of God with our Verse of the Month. Last time, we examined Romans 14:5. If you missed it, you can find it by clicking here. Today, we are going…

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Meet People Where They Live

By Jeremy Gerk / May 20, 2016

Imagine this scene: An old woman sits in a chair by the window in a Senior Living home. She has a warm blanket on her lap, but the cold lingers in her bones. Sparrows dart across the windowpane, and she sees children playing in the park just across the street. A quiet sigh escapes her…

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Chasing the Heart of God

By Jeremy Gerk / May 15, 2016

Chasing the Heart of God: Finding Purpose Through Service As future ministers and counselors in the Christian church, there is no greater goal you can strive for than finding the true heart of God. As humans, we tend to make our own plans, centered on our own hopes and expectations. We were made with glorious…

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