At Emerging Scholars Network, we love to crowdsource ideas for following Christ faithfully and serving others well in the academic life. In the 2018/2019 academic year, we've been sharing brief insights on how to grow spiritually in the academic life. Read the series to date here. For more of Johnny Lin's writing for ESN, click here. … [Read more...] about Cultivating Humility (Growing Spiritually in the Academic Life Series)
Love
Snapshots of “Freedom All the Way Up”
Is my life significant? Is my existence meaningful? Does the universe possess some greater purpose within which my life best finds its meaning–or do I have to construct my own meaning for my life? Whether consciously or subconsciously, these questions about our existential meaning (the meaning of our existence) are among the most fundamental questions we humans ask ourselves. – Christian J. Barrigar, Freedom All The Way Up: God and the Meaning of Life in a Scientific Age (Victoria, Canada: Friesen Press, 2017), … [Read more...] about Snapshots of “Freedom All the Way Up”
Writing in Obedience and Love Leads to Worship (Masterclass in Writing, Part 11)
In Masterclass in writing Dr. Royce Francis not only weaves together theological reflection and practical suggestions on becoming a skilled writer in general and within one's field, but also offers exercises to put the ideas in practice. If along the way you have missed some of "the classes," click here. Questions and conversation are welcome—feel free to use the Comments section to express them, or email them to http://www.intervarsity.org/contact/emerging-scholars-network. Scripture Focus For God is … [Read more...] about Writing in Obedience and Love Leads to Worship (Masterclass in Writing, Part 11)
Love (Masterclass in Writing, Part 10)
In Masterclass in writing Dr. Royce Francis not only weaves together theological reflection and practical suggestions on becoming a skilled writer in general and within one's field, but also offers exercises to put the ideas in practice. If along the way you have missed some of "the classes," click here. Questions and conversation are welcome—feel free to use the Comments section to express them, or email them to http://www.intervarsity.org/contact/emerging-scholars-network. … [Read more...] about Love (Masterclass in Writing, Part 10)
Science Corner: H2O Christmas Tree
We talk a lot about science here; how about a chance to do some science? If you have a real Christmas tree in your house, keep track of how much water you are putting into the stand. Then set out an equivalent volume of water in a bowl or cup or whatever. Making some allowance for initial replenishment of dehydration, all of the water you are putting into the tree stand is evaporating into the air. If it weren't, the tree would be getting bigger. The water in the bowl is evaporating also, but most likely you'll observe … [Read more...] about Science Corner: H2O Christmas Tree