Hush: How to Tell if God’s Speaking Chris Altrock – Oct. 28, 2018
I remember my first few years in my job. I felt like I was constantly calling people who knew more than I did, asking for advice. I’d call Allen Black, now dean of Harding School of Theology, with questions about texts I was preaching or teaching. I’d call Harold Shank, former preacher at Highland, with questions about a sermon series. I’d call Evertt Huffard, former dean at Harding School of Theology, with questions about how to handle leadership issues. I felt like I often didn’t know what to do and thus I’d search out someone whom I felt probably would know what to do–someone with far more experience, wisdom and perspective than me.
It seems to me that a lot of us are in a similar spot when it comes to life. Life’s always throwing us something we’re just not quite prepared for. No amount of school–academic or hard knocks–can prepare us for everything. And it’s not uncommon for us to find ourselves facing situations where we’re just not sure what to do. Do we take the treatment the doctor’s recommending or get a second opinion? Do we quit that job that’s stressing us out or just keep pressing on? What do we do with that challenging child? How do we care for that aging parent? What do we say to a friend who has a drug addiction or eating disorder? How do we deal with feelings of same sex attraction?Read More »Hush: How to Tell if God’s Speaking Chris Altrock – Oct. 28, 2018
