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Mark Hansard

Seeing Anew This Year

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For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. –Romans 5:17 As we ring in the New Year, much ink will be spilled, again, on New Year's resolutions and promises. Frankly, I gave up on New Year's resolutions long ago, as I realized that they didn't make much difference in my life anyway. I was never very serious about them. On the other … [Read more...] about Seeing Anew This Year

Interview with John Walton

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ESN Writer Mark Hansard interviews John Walton, author of The Lost World of Adam and Eve. See Mark's review of the book here. … [Read more...] about Interview with John Walton

The Fruit of the Spirit in Academia, Part 2 (Scholar’s Compass)

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Mark Hansard continues his series on the Fruit of the Spirit in academia. Find Part 1 here.   Scripture But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. - Galatians 5:22-23 … [Read more...] about The Fruit of the Spirit in Academia, Part 2 (Scholar’s Compass)

The Fruit of the Spirit in Academia, Part 1 (Scholar’s Compass)

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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. - Galatians 5:22-23 Reflection The academic world can be cut-throat, competitive, and harrowing. The constant pressure to publish, to win grants and to achieve tenure are just a few of the tensions that weigh on academics every day. What does it look like to manifest the fruit of the Spirit in such an environment? Is it even possible? It must be acknowledged … [Read more...] about The Fruit of the Spirit in Academia, Part 1 (Scholar’s Compass)