Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary. . . . He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might, he increases strength. – Isaiah 40:28-29 (ESV) Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. – Proverbs 11:25 (ESV) Reflection Earlier this week we looked at God's sustaining grace in the midst of new beginnings—times that can bring both excitement and … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass Navigating Beginnings: Relying on God’s Strength and Blessing Others
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Scholar’s Compass Navigating Beginnings: Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and a sound mind. – 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV) Reflection Fall has always been my favorite time of the year. Crisp mornings, warm afternoons, jumping back into rhythms and routines after a summer filled with barbeques, family reunions, and time to just sit back and relax. It … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass Navigating Beginnings: Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
Prayers and Call for Science Entries for Scholar’s Compass
We're deeply grateful for an exciting first week of Scholar's Compass! Please join us in thanking God and praying for the project. Also, we've received an exciting opportunity and are issuing an extra call for science-related devotionals. Scroll down for more on: Thanks Please join us in thanking God: For a great start with entries by W. Brian Lane and Bethany Bear For an opportunity to run a Scholar's Compass workshop at an engineering school For support and encouragement Requests … [Read more...] about Prayers and Call for Science Entries for Scholar’s Compass
Navigating Beginnings: Glory-Seeking Ministry in the Academic Life (Scholar’s Compass)
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord's glory, as the waters cover the sea. -- Habakkuk 2:14 (HCSB) Reflection I didn't want a career in the university world. That's not how you were expecting this devotional to start, is it? My original intention when I began studying physics as a university freshman was to become a high school physics teacher. Then, I became involved in campus ministry (with my weeknights full of meetings and my backpack full of gospel tracts) and fell in awe over Bible … [Read more...] about Navigating Beginnings: Glory-Seeking Ministry in the Academic Life (Scholar’s Compass)
Welcome to Scholar’s Compass
Welcome to Scholar's Compass, a devotional written for and by scholars. InterVarsity Emerging Scholars Network (ESN)'s goal in this endeavor is to give Christian academics a resource as they navigate the delights and challenges of integrating their vocation as believers with their vocation as scholars. We believe that God has made all creation, that He sustains it in His generosity, and that it reflects Him. Because of that, every field of study will provide opportunities to glorify God and celebrate His good work. … [Read more...] about Welcome to Scholar’s Compass