Connections Blog

May 24, 2022

Divine Partnership for Women of Color in Ministry

My dad was a Methodist pastor. As a result, my childhood was characterized by long car rides in which I was a passenger navigating the unique landscape of each church to which we were assigned. One of my most worthwhil...

Dr. G. & Friends

May 24, 2022

Thinking is easy (or is it?)

Quick quiz: What philosopher said, “To think is easy, to act is difficult. To ...

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

Can the Wisdom of the Past Speak to the Challenges of Today?

Dr. G. & Friends

May 24, 2022

Assessing Christian Education in the Church

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

Spiritual Friendship and Formation: Spirituality Courses and Programs at CTS

Dr. G. & Friends

May 24, 2022

Two Dilemmas Facing Churches Today

A friend took me out to lunch recently. He's a retired pastor, former seminary p...

About Columbia

May 24, 2022

Columbia Theological Seminary Commits to Repair the Breach

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

Henri Nouwen and Fun

Prolific spiritual author Henri Nouwen often reads sad, lonely, and anguished. B...

Dr. G. & Friends

May 24, 2022

The Opposite of Faith is Certitude

At a recent conference, I shared that, "The opposite of faith is not doubt; it i...

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

3 Ways to Ruin Your Child

Wait. Did that say “Ruin”? Yes, it did! I first read 10 Best Parenting Ways...