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
Devotional
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
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
Following Jesus Together on Campus
InterVarsity's Faculty Ministry is hosting a Summer Series providing weekly devotions and opportunities for spiritual direction and prayer. If you regularly receive the monthly newsletters Scholar's Journey or Campus Calling - you are already signed up and will receive weekly emails in July and August. If you don't receive those newsletters and would like to sign up, you can do so here: http://eepurl.com/jhA3R-/. _________________________________________________________________________________ Pilgrim … [Read more...] about Following Jesus Together on Campus
Be Bold: A Lesson from the Gentle Gentoos
This is a devotional originally presented by Veronica Frans at the American Scientific Affiliation 2022 Annual meeting. The original presentation is found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDSGPv-dgww When you take time to observe God's creatures, God's word is not only revealed in new ways, but it also brings new convictions into our hearts. I spent a year in the Falkland Islands. There, God taught me a lesson on boldness through one of His shyest of creatures, the gentoo penguin. I'd like to share this lesson … [Read more...] about Be Bold: A Lesson from the Gentle Gentoos