Our calling is to more than our work. In the fourth part of our series on vocation, Jamie Noyd directs our attention to the multiple callings upon our lives reflecting our different roles. But how might we live a seamless rather than fragmented and frazzled life pursuing these multiple callings? It comes in understanding the greater story within which we live. _______________________________________________________ The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it … [Read more...] about Vocation: A Calling to Life and Not Just Work
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Beginning Fall 2019: A Letter from ESN Director Bob Trube
As we start the academic year, Bob encourages us from his experience as campus minister and ESN Director. Stay tuned for our weekly readings for individuals and groups, and some upcoming announcements for events in person and online. Image: Ohio State University. Scholarship is framed around what we do not know, the research questions we pursue in our work, or even the more down to earth questions of how we will complete all this work in our waking hours. Sometimes the unknown has to do with our own … [Read more...] about Beginning Fall 2019: A Letter from ESN Director Bob Trube
Advent: The Problem of What Matters
Reading Out of the stump of David's family will grow a shoot--- Yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root. -- Isaiah 11:1 … [Read more...] about Advent: The Problem of What Matters
Advent: The Paradox of What Matters
Reading Out of the stump of David's family will grow a shoot--- yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root. And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him--- the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. In that day the heir of David's throne will be the banner of salvation to all the world. The nations will rally to Him, and the land where He lives will be a glorious place. -- Isaiah 11:1-2, 10 … [Read more...] about Advent: The Paradox of What Matters
Week in Review: What’s your story? How do you tell it?
What are you reading, watching, thinking about this week? As usual, here's a few which have been on our mind. Let us know your thoughts on any/all of them. If you have items you'd like us to consider for the top five, add them in the comments or send them to Tom or Mike. 1. Inhabiting God's story? Over the past several days Tom hosted Bobby Gross, National Director of InterVarsity's Graduate & Faculty Ministry. They had a number of conversations with faculty, pastors, and friends of InterVarsity Christian … [Read more...] about Week in Review: What’s your story? How do you tell it?