For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. -- Romans 12:3, NIV For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? -- 1 Corinthians 4:7, NIV As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. -- Proverbs 27:17, … [Read more...] about Academic Conferences and Spiritual Practice
Academic Work as Spiritual Practice
On Submitting Academic Work (Scholar’s Compass)
Scripture Let me hear of your steadfast love in the morning, for in you I put my trust. Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. -- Psalm 143:8 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. -- Lamentations 3:22-23 Reflection I have a love-hate relationship with deadlines. I am a procrastinator. I'm sure many of you can relate. I don't procrastinate because I'm lazy or because I don't want to work hard. It's … [Read more...] about On Submitting Academic Work (Scholar’s Compass)
Grading as a Spiritual Practice (Scholar’s Compass)
Scripture Whatever you do, work at it wholeheartedly as though you were doing it for the Lord and not merely for people. -- Colossians 3:23 For there is no partiality with God. -- Romans 2:11 My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. -- 2 Corinthians 12:9 … [Read more...] about Grading as a Spiritual Practice (Scholar’s Compass)