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Steve Stanley
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The religious leaders in Jesus' day were devout students of the Torah, yet they did not recognize the messiah in their midst. Do not confuse busyness in seminary with a healthy spirituality. The holy disciplines of prayer and meditation cannot be replaced by studying for a test or writing a book review. Be intentional, and don't give up your devotion and prayer life just because you are busy.
— Jul 05, 2025 07:11AM
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Steve Stanley
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Ministry spouses are quite often involved in ministry, but it is their own choice to use the gifts God has given them. In some churches, getting "two for the price of one" is often wrongly assumed. You need to be the one to speak up about this and make it clear that you are the one called to ministry and ministry training in seminary, not you + your spouse.
— Sep 20, 2025 10:52AM
Steve Stanley
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Remember that while you are in seminary, and especially after seminary, *you* are the one called to professional ministry—not [your spouse].
— Sep 20, 2025 10:51AM
Steve Stanley
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In short, while we strongly encourage you to integrate your studies into the fabric of your spiritual and devotional life, you should not assume that your studies and homework are automatically spiritual exercises.
— Jul 05, 2025 07:11AM
Steve Stanley
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Longtime seminary professor Howard Hendricks wisely said, "Guilt is a powerful motivator. It's very powerful, but it's also poisonous to the learning process. It kills the joy that ought to mark firsthand acquaintance with the Word. Guilt drives more people away from the Scriptures than into them."
— Jul 05, 2025 04:46AM
Steve Stanley
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Very often, we read about concepts and different opinions with the intent of finding holes in their arguments and to re-entrench ourselves in our previously held opinions. This is not an honest look. You don't need to change your opinion, but entering into respectful dialogue in order to better understand issues is the path of wisdom.
— Jul 04, 2025 10:24AM
