Today as part of our summer series of prayers, Princeton University plasma physics researcher Bob Kaita adapts a classic prayer attributed to St. Francis. We hope this series offers a chance for readers to connect with each other and with God, to be encouraged, and to pray together. May we be reminded that the church is connected across time and space in the love of Jesus Christ our Lord. To God be the glory! … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Peace from a Christian Scholar
Prayer
A Prayer from Andrea Bridges at The Well
Earlier this summer, we were delighted to welcome Andrea Bridges as a colleague. Andrea is the new editor for The Well, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship USA's online magazine and community for women in the academy and professions. Today, Andrea shares a favorite prayer from The Book of Common Prayer to encourage Christian academics and others as we enjoy the summer and look toward our fall labors. … [Read more...] about A Prayer from Andrea Bridges at The Well
A Prayer for Summer Break
This summer, we're sharing prayers for and by Christian scholars in our network. We hope this is a chance for readers to connect with each other and with God, to be encouraged, and to pray together. May this series remind us of how the church is connected across time and space in the love of Jesus Christ our Lord. Today we welcome back IVP and ESN author Ken Litwak. You may enjoy browsing his other work for Emerging Scholars Network, or you can explore Ken's InterVarsity Press book (coauthored with Paul Copan), The … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Summer Break
July 2017 Prayer Post
Dear friends, As we start July, would you pray with us at the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN)? Please pray for: Genuine rest and Sabbath for busy academics Safety in summer travels Chances for Christian academics to serve others in the church and beyond this summer Growing writer base for the the blog Praise: Several participants in InterVarsity Christian Fellowship / USA's 2017 Midwest Faculty Conference shared a passion for coming alongside Emerging Scholars in their academic journey by … [Read more...] about July 2017 Prayer Post
New Series: Why I Appreciate Christian Scholars
This spring semester, ESN is delighted to introduce a new occasional series, "Why I Appreciate Christian Scholars." In this series, we'll hear from believers in many vocations and walks of life who want to share an encouraging word on why they value the work of Christians in academic vocations. We launch the series today with a reflection and prayer by Gary Anderson, a Gordon-Conwell seminary student and Park Street Church pastoral intern with a background in business. “In everything set them an example by … [Read more...] about New Series: Why I Appreciate Christian Scholars