ESN frequently commissions new material designed for Christian academics to use in the seasons of the church calendar. In the past few years, our talented authors have created an impressive archive of ESN material for the Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter seasons. We're so grateful to have so many authors sharing their perspectives and experiences of the season. This year, with some big transitions and new projects in the works, we've decided instead to create a list of Advent resources you may find helpful this year, … [Read more...] about Resources for Advent
Advent
First Week of Advent: The Word (Scholar’s Compass)
Scripture Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints; but let them not turn back to folly. Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land. - Psalm 85:8-9 (ESV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made, that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The … [Read more...] about First Week of Advent: The Word (Scholar’s Compass)
Rejoice: Fourth Week of Advent (Scholar’s Compass)
Nan Thomas shares the fourth of her Sunday Advent reflections on these themes: hope, prepare, watch, and rejoice. Nan is deeply thoughtful about spiritual formation, a topic she pursues as an InterVarsity Graduate and Faculty Ministries staff member and as Associate Director of Faculty Development at Union University. In addition, Nan was part of the founding team that imagined the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) and made it a reality. We're grateful for her ongoing advice and encouragement, and for this Advent … [Read more...] about Rejoice: Fourth Week of Advent (Scholar’s Compass)
Watch: Third Week of Advent (Scholar’s Compass)
This Advent, Nan Thomas will share four Sunday reflections with us on these themes: hope, prepare, watch, and rejoice. Nan is deeply thoughtful about spiritual formation, a topic she pursues as an InterVarsity Graduate and Faculty Ministries staff member and as Associate Director of Faculty Development at Union University. In addition, Nan was part of the founding team that imagined the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) and made it a reality. We're grateful for her ongoing advice and encouragement, and for this Advent … [Read more...] about Watch: Third Week of Advent (Scholar’s Compass)
Prepare: Second Week of Advent (Scholar’s Compass)
This Advent, Nan Thomas will share four Sunday reflections with us on these themes: hope, prepare, watch, and rejoice. Nan is deeply thoughtful about spiritual formation, a topic she pursues as an InterVarsity Graduate and Faculty Ministries staff member and as Associate Director of Faculty Development at Union University. In addition, Nan was part of the founding team that imagined the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) and made it a reality. We're grateful for her ongoing advice and encouragement, and for this Advent … [Read more...] about Prepare: Second Week of Advent (Scholar’s Compass)