Last summer as I walked along the Camino de Santiago I was grateful for many companions. First, there were the four women with whom I was walking. Each day we paired off based on our pace and our souls. Many times I chose to walk behind in solitude. Yet, I was thankful after several hours of silence that someone was there to walk together again. Then new companions crossed my path each day, most for only a few minutes or an hour. There was one woman we ran into four or more times over our week-long pilgrimage who … [Read more...] about Encouraging One Another
Science Corner: Grandmother, What Grey Fur You Have
Much of the science news these days remains focused on US policy developments, funding changes, and significant shifts in messaging. There is certainly more than enough to fill another blog post. At the same time, I'm not sure I have anything new to say. I remain in favor of funding basic research, both to learn about the world and as a good investment in the future. I remain in favor of supporting public health programs here and abroad that reduce human suffering from various communicable diseases and other ailments. … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Grandmother, What Grey Fur You Have
ESN Conversation: Nailing It
ESN Conversation with Nicole Massie Martin Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender Listen to the words and wisdom of Dr. Nicole Massie Martin as she unpacks how God calls us to lead in all areas of our lives and to do so redemptively through Christ's cross.https://youtu.be/DRSldeNgdDg https://youtu.be/DRSldeNgdDg … [Read more...] about ESN Conversation: Nailing It
Science Corner: Time Dilation
Even with the loss of an hour, lately it seems like we are packing more news into each day than we used to. And so much of the news lately has been science-related; not necessarily new discoveries--although those are happening too--but the enterprise of science itself is getting more attention. So, we'll trying something a little different this month and try to touch on a few topics in brief. First up, some very quick looks at positive stories. For International Women's Day, several female scientists pay tribute to … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Time Dilation
The Work of Our Hands
In our way along the scholar’s journey, there often isn’t much time to stop and consider how the work of our hands is sacred. The writing of our theses. The questions we ask in research. The pedagogy we follow in our classrooms. Yet, all of these elements of our work are part of God’s world and God invites us to see them through his eyes. So, what does it mean for the Lord to establish the work of our hands as we hear the psalmist pray in Psalm 90? Especially when that work is scholarship? Last year I began to … [Read more...] about The Work of Our Hands