by Molly T. Marshall | Apr 18, 2017 | Opinion
The alleluias of Resurrection Sunday are still resounding in our ears, and Eastertide comes clothed in spring’s finest attire. It is not surprising that tradition has brought the joyous news of our Savior conquering death to align with the bursting forth of new...
by Molly T. Marshall | Feb 24, 2017 | Opinion
I spent the better part of last week on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis for their Spring Speaker Series. This meant that I spoke in chapel three times, taught two classes and met with faculty and board members, students and administrators. I...
by Molly T. Marshall | Dec 2, 2016 | Opinion
Hope perches in the soul of every human. Thank you, Emily Dickinson, for the lovely imagery. Like breathing itself, hope is an intrinsic practice that sustains life. When reflecting on Paul’s trilogy of faith, hope and love, hope usually gets negligible...
by Molly T. Marshall | May 5, 2016 | Opinion
Where will the next generation of ministers come from? I spend a great deal of time thinking about the future of the church, theological schools and Christian identity. This constellation is relationally thick, and vocation arises from the interplay. I believe God...
by Molly T. Marshall | Sep 2, 2015 | Opinion
The lectionary readings for this coming Sunday offer stringent words about justice, and the people of God will be shaped by their response to the poor. “Whoever sows injustice will reap calamity, and the rod of anger will fail. Those who are generous are...
