Going to the American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting & Expo in New Orleans, LA (March 18-22)? A few friends of ESN will be at the meetings and desire to connect with you.Read more…
What is Your Trajectory? (Masterclass in Writing, Part 7)
As we are writing, it is not enough to focus on our community’s framing and rhetorical expectations. We must always look towards how we will become integral members of those who shape the direction of the community. Is your trajectory towards the center of the community of practice? What is your plan for developing a sustained, systematic program of research?Read more…
The Tension of Passion and People
In the everyday work of relationships and tasks, we can still fulfill our purpose as we focus on our Father who walks with us.Read more…
Defensiveness
Our “identity” as Christians is in Christ (Galatians 2:20). Breaking into adversarial groups should not be a part of Christian conduct (1 Corinthians 3:1-9). Read more…
Science Book Club: When Science & Christianity Meet Ch 4
Start talking about morphallactic regeneration and now you’ve really got the attention of this biologist.Read more…
Where Are You Planted? (Masterclass in Writing, Part 6)
The goal of writing is to communicate your message with authority to your intended audience in the form they expect and the limited time they have. This post addresses the first of these A’s: audience awareness.Read more…
Healing
Dear LORD. May we remember your marvels throughout creation and in all nations. May Your people continue to look for the awesome things You will do with us. Amen. (A prayer based on Exodus 34:10)Read more…
The Residency Match: Medicine’s Romantic Comedy
Name your favorite romantic comedy. What do you like about it? In what ways is it unrealistic about real-life and relationships?Read more…
Science Book Club: When Science & Christianity Meet Ch 3
How can such a foreign idea feel so familiar? That was my recurring question from William Ashworth’s essay “Christianity and the Mechanistic Universe.” Ashworth’s approach is wide ranging, weaving threads from ancient Greek philosophy with the nascent science of sixteenRead more…
Master Yourself by Choosing Your Master (Masterclass in Writing, Part 5)
To manage your time well, make sure you know your Master’s voice. Otherwise, you may end up choosing the wrong master.Read more…
Lenten Healing in the Psalms
Healing occurs because we are directed to dependence on Christ.Read more…
Science Book Club: When Science & Christianity Meet Ch 2
How comfortable are you with the role of chance in the study of history?Read more…
Lent: Public and Private Healing
Lent is a time of healing.Read more…
Discipline Produces Freedom (Masterclass in Writing, Part 4)
There is a question I have been thinking of for some time now: “What does it mean to say that I am free?” Closely related to this is: “Can I truly be free?”Read more…
Discernment
Discernment in Proverbs is the means to foresee potential results from our decisions. Read more…
Interview with 2017 Christian Scholars Foundation Grant Awardee Jill Ellenbarger
Jill Ellenbarger is one of the two scholars who received a 2017 Christian Scholars Foundation Grant, given to ESN members who are junior faculty. In this interview, she talks about her research, how the CSF grant is supporting her work, and how her faith and her scholarly vocation fit together.Read more…
Science Book Club: When Science & Christianity Meet Ch 1
We’re in the first week of our blog book club on When Science & Christianity Meet and taking a look at chapter 1.Read more…
Read Because You Love Ideas (Masterclass in Writing, Part 3)
I view reading as one of the primary ways we express our love for ideas.Read more…
Disagreement
University settings can create verbal combat zones. Territorial attitudes sometimes leave little room for hearing others.Read more…
Time Management and the Daily Routine (Time Management Series)
For me, time management means cutting more things out instead of managing anything particularly well. I have a wife, a two-year-old son, Hunter, a fun, albeit demanding, job teaching high school and the prospect of doctoral work.Read more…
Science in Review: Dig the Future of Natural History
Taking pictures of creatures in the world around you can contribute valuable data about what species live where.Read more…
Writing Starts With Reading (Masterclass in Writing, Part 2)
To some, it may seem counter-intuitive to start a discussion on writing with an imperative to read.Read more…
Approach
It is important to begin conversations by admitting our presuppositions or prejudices about the given topic of discussion. Agree or disagree? Why or why not?Read more…
The New Year: ESN’s Blog
As the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) presses into the new year, I am really excited about our expanding and deepening team of writers.Read more…