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A Passion for Teaching
A PASSION FOR TEACHING:
KARON'S STORY
“Many people don’t know how to study the Bible. We assume they do, especially if they grew up in the Church or have been in the Church for years, but they often don’t. We have to take the time to teach them how to rightly handle God’s Word.”
For some leaders, this may be a discouraging realization, but for Karon Williamson who shared those words, it is a motivating reality full of great potential and purpose and the driving force behind her mission to teach women how to study the Bible – a mission she describes as, “my favorite thing in the world.”
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When Grief Makes Way for God’s Glory
It was the typical Sunday morning. You know, getting the kids dressed, hair done, teeth brushed, some semblance of breakfast, get in the car, tell the kids to not touch each other or talk to each other, and answer as I do every Sunday morning, “No, son, I do not know what we are having for lunch at 9:45 in the morning.”
Deep breath, check lipstick in car mirror, and begin to worry if I am wearing enough layers not to freeze in the 200+ year old sanctuary where we worship. “I should have worn socks,” I think to myself, “My feet are cold already.”
Yes. Such profound theological thoughts bounce around in my head on the way to church most Sundays.
Park the car, herd kids into the church, speak to friends, casually ask about their families, admire the babies and cute little girls in their Sunday best, and walk into Sunday School. Late. Again.
That’s OK, we only missed fellowship time, I think. We should be in time for the speaker.
Stopped by Grief
What I witnessed when I stepped through the door stopped me cold. Close to a hundred people were gathered around a sweet sister and faithful servant of Christ in prayer.
Something was wrong, terribly wrong.
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ERASMUS AND LUTHER ON ROMANS: THE FREE WILL DEBATE
by Karon Williamson | Nov 7, 2017 | Church History, Featured
The Protestant Reformation of the 16th century opened much dialogue between parties on both sides of church history. Church doctrine, confessions, purgatory, catechism, the sacraments, the authority of Scripture, papal authority and even structures of economics and culture were suddenly points of contention with which the church openly wrestled. Five hundred years later, the church universal is indebted to both Catholic and Protestant believers who sought to combat corruption and return the focus of the church to the work of Christ. While the term “Reformed” is denied by some and embraced by others within the greater church of Jesus Christ, necessary reform happened within the church then in the 16th century that continues on today.
In the five centuries since Martin Luther’s 95 Theses were written, published and widely distributed, the most notable theological controversies over justification, free will and the sovereignty of God continue to be debated and are often grounds for dividing lines between denominations within and outside mainline Protestantism. In revisiting some of the opposing conversations and biblical exegesis of the Protestant Reformation, the church can gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for some of the most difficult passages of the Holy Scriptures…
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Our Hope Lives Women’s Gathering:
July 31, 2016
Karon Williamson serves as the president of the board of trustees of The Augusta Ballet and as a member of the board of trustees of Historic Augusta. For 13 years, she was a critical care nurse at University Hospital. She is pursuing a master’s degree online at Covenant Theological Seminary. Karon and her husband, Don, live in Augusta, Georgia, and are the proud parents of five children.
“In Creation Regained, Albert Wolters states, ‘It is all of creation that is included in the scope of Christ’s redemption: that scope is truly cosmic.’ What does that mean in my life? In my work with the ballet, it means that I lead the charge in bringing beautiful, tasteful events to Augusta that show God’s original intent for the art form of dance. Does that mean it is ‘Christian’ dance? No. It means that I look for dance companies that are not vulgar or degrading. I look for ones that show grace, talent, and beauty that respect the human body made in God’s image. When it comes to my work in historic preservation, it means restoring people and places in the inner city of Augusta, where some of my most disenfranchised neighbors live. I love using my board position to bring attention to blighted areas and give awards to preservationists working hard to improve our city. I’ve helped raise funds for the renovation of two large historic properties that are now an inner-city Christian school and a Christ-centered healthcare practice that ministers to the poor and infirm. I may not be on staff with those ministries, but I love supporting their efforts and watching God restore the city for his glory.”
The Full article from The Gospel Coalition website is here