During Holy Week, the ESN blog will have a reduced posting schedule to honor the local observances many readers will be attending. We will share writing and art from Christian experience as one way of engaging with Christ's work for us. For Palm Sunday, we invite you to join with God's children in this hymn. When His Salvation Bringing … [Read more...] about Palm Sunday
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Celebrating Epiphany
Many ESN writers this Christmas chose to explore the journey of the Wise Men, a great topic for Christian scholars. We pray for a rich celebration of Epiphany as the days of Christmas come to a close for this year, and for wisdom as you seek Christ throughout the year. A hymn to celebrate and encourage Christian academics in 2015: As With Gladness Men of Old As with gladness men of old did the guiding star behold; as with joy they hailed its light, leading onward, beaming bright; so, most gracious Lord, may … [Read more...] about Celebrating Epiphany
A Joyful New Year
The season of Christmas continues as the calendar year begins. We pray for a year of rich growth and deep delight in God's goodness. Here is a hymn for the new year. Ev'ry Morning Mercies New Greville Phillimore Ev'ry morning mercies new Fall as fresh as morning dew; Ev'ry morning let us pay Tribute with the early day; For Thy mercies, Lord, are sure; Thy compassion doth endure. Still the greatness of Thy love Daily doth our sins remove; Daily, far as east from west, Lifts the burden from the … [Read more...] about A Joyful New Year
Merry Christmas!
As we celebrate our Savior's birth, we wish you a full and rich time of worship and joy. Enjoy this classic Christmas hymn with your friends and family. Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light, and usher in the morning. O shepherds, shudder not with fright, but hear the angel's warning: this child, now weak in infancy, our confidence and joy shall be, the power of Satan breaking, our peace eternal making. … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas!
Awake, my soul, and with the sun
Awake, my soul, and with the sun Thy daily stage of duty run; Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise, To pay thy morning sacrifice. . . . Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.[1] This weekend Theresa (my wife) and I are assisting with the Christian Medical and Dental Associations (CMDA) Northeast Winter Retreat. What a joy to serve not only Emerging Scholars, but also future health care … [Read more...] about Awake, my soul, and with the sun