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Theology Thursday: God in My Solitude | GCU Blog

Explore how being alone with God and finding daily periods of solitude can provide an opportunity for us to remember, notice, enjoy and anticipate our place in God’s great story.

Posted on April 11, 2024

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Theology Thursday: God in My Solitude

In C. S. Lewis’s novel, Out of the Silent Planet, one of his characters tells of how he once climbed alone to the top of a very high waterfall. There, in a place both ancient and sublime, he enjoyed...
Posted on April 11, 2024

Theology Thursday: C. S. Lewis: A Guide for Life

C.S. Lewis has marked my life intellectually, imaginatively and spiritually. My greatest literary pleasure as a child was reading “The Chronicles of Narnia.” I loved everything about these books: the...
Posted on August 17, 2023

Theology Thursday: Faith: An Addition to Life or Foundation for Life?

When considering the issue of faith, it must be asked whether it should be viewed merely as an “addition” to life or as the very “foundation” for life. Now, of course, since we are here concerned...
Posted on November 10, 2022

Theology Thursday: Elements of Effective Soul Care

Many of us want to take care of our bodies. We try to eat a healthy diet, engage in regular exercise, and get a sufficient amount of sleep. These things are good for our bodies — and (in a very real...
Posted on July 14, 2022

Theology Thursday: Friendship With God

Most people recognize friendship as a great good. Friendship has been discussed by philosophers, like Plato and Aristotle, as well as theologians, like Thomas Aquinas. Much thought and attention has...
Posted on April 28, 2022

Theology Thursday: The Value of Spiritual Rest

We live in a restless age. Many people struggle with mental health issues like anxiety and depression. We feel a deep-seated need for rest and recognize that genuine human flourishing is impossible...
Posted on September 16, 2021

Dear Theophilus: Christians in the Social Sciences

Dear Faculty, How should Christians in fields like psychology or human behavioral science do their work when the consensus in the field often assumes non-Christian views of the mind, spirituality...
Posted on August 04, 2021

Theology Thursday: Open Interfaith Dialogue With Opposing Views

How should we have open dialogue with those who hold opposing views? If you’re like most people, this is probably a very challenging question. Of course, from a Christian perspective, it goes without...
Posted on March 25, 2021