Image: Christ on Gethsemane, Jesus MAFA Isaiah 61:1-3b, 8 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, 2 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, 3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of … [Read more...] about Finding Light in the Darkness: Reflections on Recent Decisions in Missouri and New York
Scholar’s Compass Thanksgiving: Expect the Unexpected
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 (NIV) Reflection It was a beautiful, hot summer day; yet, I was full of despair and anxiety. While taking a walk with my Dad, I was explaining to him my dilemma. Finally, my dream of attending the university was coming true, but there was no money. Nada. Dad asked me if I was sure that God wanted me to get a college degree. “Of course,” I replied. “Then,” he said, “Believe God. He will provide.” … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass Thanksgiving: Expect the Unexpected
Scholar’s Compass: A Journey of Thanksgiving
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! Psalm 95:2 (ESV) Reflection A journey. A place to leave from. A destination you are going to. There is preparation, and there is a time of traveling by faith with the hope to arrive safely at the destination. As students who vacillate between leaving the security of post doc work to employment, or from employment to reentering the world of academia, there is anticipation and fear mostly because we … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass: A Journey of Thanksgiving
Scholar’s Compass: Thankful for God’s Presence
In this celebratory week, Dr. Alice Brown-Collins leads ESN in reflecting on what it means to live in thanksgiving. Reading I Kings 19:9-13, 15-16 (NIV) Reflection “What are you doing here, Elijah?” said God. As an intellectual, you may find yourself at this very moment hearing the same question posed to you. But instead of God asking, it is you who asks, “What am I doing here?” Often as intellectuals, we feel isolated and abandoned as Christians on secular campuses. Much like Elijah, we too express our … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass: Thankful for God’s Presence