Growing up in Christ

Growing up in Christ

Growing up in Christ TableTalk by Kyle Borg An important part of life is growing up. It begins when a child starts putting childish things away—packing up toys, taking on new responsibilities, and wanting to sit with the adults. Parents rejoice as their children reach...
Theology That Sings

Theology That Sings

Theology That Sings TableTalk by Joel E. Kim The word doxology brings to mind a hymn for many of us, but it simply means “word of glory.” In his letters, Paul often pauses to offer up a short praise to God. His first letter to Timothy is no exception. In fact, Paul...
Sin, Sorrow, and Joy in the Life of a Christian

Sin, Sorrow, and Joy in the Life of a Christian

Sin, Sorrow, and Joy in the Life of a Christian TableTalk by John P. Sartelle Sr. I must tell you at the beginning that writing on the subject of the paradox of the relationship of sorrow and joy in the life of every Christian has been troubling. Thinking about the...
We Grieve with Hope

We Grieve with Hope

We Grieve with Hope TableTalk by David Mathis I write this as a man freshly acquainted with grief. The last two weeks have brought a flood of sorrows. Four dear families I know well had children in the room when a gunman opened fire at their school. A friend of our...
Living as Free Servants of God

Living as Free Servants of God

Living as Free Servants of God TableTalk by Robert J. Pacienza Few words carry as much weight in modern society as freedom. We invoke it to defend rights, preferences, and even whims. In the cultural imagination, freedom means self-rule or autonomy from every...