Mark Hansard wraps up his series on the Fruit of the Spirit in the academic life. See Post 1 and Post 2. … [Read more...] about The Fruit of the Spirit in Academia, Part 3 (Scholar’s Compass)
Fruit of the Spirit
The Fruit of the Spirit in Academia, Part 2 (Scholar’s Compass)
Mark Hansard continues his series on the Fruit of the Spirit in academia. Find Part 1 here. Scripture But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. - Galatians 5:22-23 … [Read more...] about The Fruit of the Spirit in Academia, Part 2 (Scholar’s Compass)
The Fruit of the Spirit in Academia, Part 1 (Scholar’s Compass)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. - Galatians 5:22-23 Reflection The academic world can be cut-throat, competitive, and harrowing. The constant pressure to publish, to win grants and to achieve tenure are just a few of the tensions that weigh on academics every day. What does it look like to manifest the fruit of the Spirit in such an environment? Is it even possible? It must be acknowledged … [Read more...] about The Fruit of the Spirit in Academia, Part 1 (Scholar’s Compass)
What are you picking up this Lent?
Last night our family discussed the shared practice of Lent. By the grace of God the Father, our family will pick up the Spirit's patience, keeping before us Galatians 5:22-26 as we grow in Christ-likeness in word and deed: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us … [Read more...] about What are you picking up this Lent?