Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them. - Ps 111:2 (NIV) Reflection Psalm 111 has been called the ‘research scientist's Psalm' for reasons that are hopefully obvious. Scientists have the privilege of being paid to ponder God's creative works every day. In fact, their pondering can become so intense that their field of study might focus in on a single detail. … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass: Sharing the Wonder
Archives for March 2015
Prayers for Scholar’s Compass/ESN
Image by JensG at Pixabay Thanks so much for praying with us! This March, join us in prayer: 1. Thanks be to God for the great Lent reflections many of you have sent in, and for other great submissions recently. Pray that the reflections would truly take root in reader's hearts, and that emerging scholars would grow nearer to God in this season, pursuing justice and righteousness. 2. Praise God with us for the Faithful Is Successful series: for the good conversations it's been starting on the blog and … [Read more...] about Prayers for Scholar’s Compass/ESN
Opening (Fall 2016): Psy.D. program, Full-time, tenure track faculty position (Wheaton College, IL)
Wheaton College (IL) is seeking to fill a full-time, tenure track faculty position, rank open, in our APA-approved Psy.D. program for Fall 2016. As a diverse community of faculty and students who share a faith-based commitment to professional practice as service, especially to those marginalized in our society, we strongly encourage applications from groups underrepresented in higher education, including women and ethnic and racial minorities. Areas of specialization are open, however, preference will be given to … [Read more...] about Opening (Fall 2016): Psy.D. program, Full-time, tenure track faculty position (Wheaton College, IL)
Scholar’s Compass: God Was the First to Cry, Part 2
In the second of her two part series, Lauri Swann reflects on Navigating Justice for the Scholar's Compass Lent series. “God was the first to cry.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. in Selma [H]e will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away. - Revelation 21:4, NRSV Reflection Yes, God was the first to cry. Just like God was the first to set His face upon evil to (Leviticus 20:6); to stretch out his hand (Isaiah … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass: God Was the First to Cry, Part 2
Miracles: Is God to be the King?
This is the first in a 5 week series exploring the relationship between miracles and science. See this Science Corner post for a prelude. Are miracles intrinsically anti-science? I'm nearly certain someone is making that claim somewhere on the Internet right now. Science is the study of nature. Miracles are supernatural. Thus miracles are either nonexistent, because science defines what is real, or outside the purview of science. If a seemingly miraculous event, such as the parting of the Red Sea, can be explained … [Read more...] about Miracles: Is God to be the King?