To correctly evaluate our hearts, we need to examine the thoughts and motives behind our words and actions.

— Karl Graustein (b. 1971), US-amerikanischer christlicher Pädagoge, Schulleiter und Buchautor

Topics: Growth & Character, Wisdom & Understanding, Meaning & Identity

Karl Graustein

Karl Graustein (* 1971) ist ein US-amerikanischer Pädagoge, Schulleiter und christlicher Buchautor aus dem evangelikal-reformierten Spektrum. Bekannt wurde er vor allem durch das Werk „Growing Up Christian“, in dem er die persönliche Aneignung des Glaubens und die Überwindung rein traditioneller Religiosität thematisiert. Heutigen Bibellesern gibt er praxisnahe Impulse zur Selbstprüfung, um theologisches Wissen mit gelebter Demut und persönlicher Hingabe zu verbinden.

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