Frequent contributor Mark Hansard shares reflections from his campus ministry experience and literary, philosophical, and theological training. See his recent pieces on faith and doubt in an Emily Dickinson poem and what academics can learn from the life of Joseph, or browse his previous work for ESN here. The book of Hebrews, one of the more finely written books of the New Testament, contains several hints for us about what Godly scholarship can look like under the influence of the Spirit. While it is unknown … [Read more...] about What we learn about Godly Scholarship from Hebrews
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Academic Lessons from the Life of Joseph
InterVarsity graduate staffer and frequent ESN blog contributor Mark Hansard applies ideas from the life of Joseph to the calling of Christian academics. For reflections by Mark on the fruit of the Spirit in academia, see his series: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. For other work by Mark, including literary reflections and faith/science interviews, see this link. The story of Joseph's life, beginning in Genesis 37, offers us a number of lessons that can be applied to the academic world. As you recall, Joseph was the … [Read more...] about Academic Lessons from the Life of Joseph
Faith and Doubt in Emily Dickinson’s “This World is not Conclusion”
Image: Daguerreotype of the poet Emily Dickinson, taken circa 1848, cropped and retouched. (Original is scratched.) From the Todd-Bingham Picture Collection and Family Papers, Yale University Manuscripts & Archives Digital Images Database, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. In the public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons. Reflection Emily Dickinson's poem, “This World is not Conclusion” is a paradigmatic example of her ambivalence about Christian faith. It reveals, as many of her poems do, her struggle … [Read more...] about Faith and Doubt in Emily Dickinson’s “This World is not Conclusion”
Epiphany Hymn: Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
A Hymn for Epiphany Hail to the Lord's Anointed, great David's greater Son! Hail in the time appointed, his reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, to set the captive free; to take away transgression, and rule in equity. He comes with succor speedy to those who suffer wrong; to help the poor and needy, and bid the weak be strong; to give them songs for sighing, their darkness turn to light, whose souls, condemned and dying, are precious in his sight. He shall come down like showers upon … [Read more...] about Epiphany Hymn: Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
Scholar’s Compass Navigating Beginnings: Stepping Into What God Has Prepared In Advance For You To Do
For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. – Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage. – Psalm 27:14a … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass Navigating Beginnings: Stepping Into What God Has Prepared In Advance For You To Do