In this celebratory week, Dr. Alice Brown-Collins leads ESN in reflecting on what it means to live in thanksgiving. Reading I Kings 19:9-13, 15-16 (NIV) Reflection “What are you doing here, Elijah?” said God. As an intellectual, you may find yourself at this very moment hearing the same question posed to you. But instead of God asking, it is you who asks, “What am I doing here?” Often as intellectuals, we feel isolated and abandoned as Christians on secular campuses. Much like Elijah, we too express our … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass: Thankful for God’s Presence
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Scholar’s Compass Unchartered Territories: Faith
The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you. . . . so Abram went, as the Lord had told him. - Genesis 12:1,4a (NIV) Reflection Faith. To be or not to be, that is the question. Either you will use it or you won't; either you will love it or you won't. But whether you have it or you won't is not a question for all are given faith. It's a gift. Personally, I love it and hate it at the same time. I love it when I utilize my faith (when I have … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass Unchartered Territories: Faith
Scholar’s Compass Unchartered Territories: Obedience
The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you. . . . so Abram went, as the Lord had told him. - Genesis 12:1,4a (NIV) Reflection When last we met, Abram had heard the call of God and went as the Lord had told him. Now, to be fair, Abram did not go completely blind. In Genesis 12:2-3, God says: “I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. I will bless those who bless you, and … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass Unchartered Territories: Obedience
Scholar’s Compass Unchartered Territories: Hearing God’s Voice
The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you. . . . so Abram went, as the Lord had told him. - Genesis 12:1,4a (NIV) Reflection Just reading the above scripture makes me wonder if Abram was a supernatural being or a superhero. The Lord said, so Abram went. The Lord said to leave everything of comfort and familiarity and go to a new place unexplored. Abram heard God and he went. No fuss, no fight, no fear. If it was me, in my human frailty, the … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass Unchartered Territories: Hearing God’s Voice
Review: March Madness ’14, Reads, Opportunities . . .
ESN March Madness '14 . . . A quick ESN March Madness '14 round between "Finding & keeping vocation" and "Realizing justice in action" followed by a face-off with "Diversity in higher ed" to see who goes to the finals to take on "Integrating faith & field" surprised me by starting with a tie in my own household. Hmm . . . My wife has stuck to her position that "Realizing justice in action" is possibly the "most pressing issue for the Christian to engage when journeying in higher ed". Do you agree? I'll … [Read more...] about Review: March Madness ’14, Reads, Opportunities . . .