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Faithful Presence: Frankenstein’s Hospitality

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“Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and I will defend it” is a quote from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, the novel which spurred my love of research and people in a new direction as I explored my academic voice through my undergraduate thesis. This passion for exploring human instincts and connection quickly led me to a master's degree, also in literature. In my current role as higher education staff, I sit uniquely between graduate students and faculty in a position that provides … [Read more...] about Faithful Presence: Frankenstein’s Hospitality

Immigration and the Church Today: Part 11 of the Welcoming the Stranger Series

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And behold, a lawyer stood up to put [Jesus] to the test, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you read?” And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” And he said to him, “You have answered right; do this, and you will live.” But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my … [Read more...] about Immigration and the Church Today: Part 11 of the Welcoming the Stranger Series

Summer Snapshot: The Discipline of Simplicity

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Elsie Lee  connected with the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) at Urbana15, where she served as part of the liveblogging team. See some of her previous work here, and browse other Summer Snapshots here.   Two years ago, my husband and I packed our two-bedroom townhouse into my parents' garage and flew to the U.K. with two bags each. During our postgraduate studies, we lived in a 300 sq. ft. apartment and shared one three-feet-wide closet for a whole year. Aside from traveling and making friends from around the … [Read more...] about Summer Snapshot: The Discipline of Simplicity

Abundance (Scholar’s Compass)

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You care for the land and water it; you enrich it abundantly. The streams of God are filled with water to provide the people with grain, for so you have ordained it. You drench its furrows and level its ridges; you soften it with showers and bless its crops. You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance. -Psalms 65:8-11 (NIV) … [Read more...] about Abundance (Scholar’s Compass)