During this season of Lent, the six weeks before Easter, we take time to reflect on our finite humanity. Though we don’t need a specific season to do this, Lent is a good reminder to take stock of the sin and brokenness in our lives – those sins which we commit, those done to us, and those surrounding us. We do this not to beat ourselves up and wallow in guilt, or to blame others, but as a way to see reality and to recognize God’s forgiveness and redemption. This forgiveness can free us to respond in love to God and … [Read more...] about Taking Stock
Scholarship and Joy
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. - Philippians 1:3-6 Joy and good work. As I read the opening of Paul's letter to the church at Philippi, these words make me pause. He is praying with joy - one of the key works he practiced while in prison - and he knows that … [Read more...] about Scholarship and Joy
Living a New Narrative of Hope
Dr. Jennifer Wiseman, astrophysicist, shares her journey of living a new narrative of hope - even in times of chaos and uncertainty - inspired by the prophet Elijah and her work studying the process of star and planet formation in our galaxy. … [Read more...] about Living a New Narrative of Hope
ESN Conversation: Working for Better
Denise Daniels and Elaine Howard Eckland discuss their book, Working for Better, a groundbreaking exploration of how to express Christian faith in professional settings, including the campus, without compromising beliefs or alienating others. https://youtu.be/sDtL107G2Go … [Read more...] about ESN Conversation: Working for Better
Narrative of Hope
On campus, in my newsfeeds, and even at a recent poetry reading, I hear the longing for hope in what seems like a world filled with fear and despair. In contrast, I encounter words of hope throughout scripture, even in times of distress, such as Paul’s encouragement to the church in Rome: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13). What does it look like to live into God’s narrative of hope these days? A … [Read more...] about Narrative of Hope