InterVarsity graduate staffer and frequent ESN blog contributor Mark Hansard applies ideas from the life of Joseph to the calling of Christian academics. For reflections by Mark on the fruit of the Spirit in academia, see his series: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. For other work by Mark, including literary reflections and faith/science interviews, see this link. The story of Joseph's life, beginning in Genesis 37, offers us a number of lessons that can be applied to the academic world. As you recall, Joseph was the … [Read more...] about Academic Lessons from the Life of Joseph
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Finding Calcutta: Where am I now? Is this my calling?
As we open Finding Calcutta: What Mother Teresa Taught Me About Meaningful Work and Service (Mary Poplin. IVP. 2008), let's begin by wrestling with “Finding (my/your) Calcutta.” Jesus is Savior and Lord. We want to know His calling for our lives. We want to know His calling for our lives together in the Church. It is personal – “Serving Jesus” versus “Serving People” (or "Serving Causes"). It cannot be about us either too much, i.e., going it alone, or too little, i.e., I'm just an insignificant part of … [Read more...] about Finding Calcutta: Where am I now? Is this my calling?