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Navigating Beginnings

Scholar’s Compass Navigating Beginnings: Overcoming Fear and Anxiety

September 14, 2014 by Kelly Seaton 2 Comments

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and a sound mind.  â€“ 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.  â€“  Isaiah 41:10  (NKJV) Reflection Fall has always been my favorite time of the year. Crisp mornings, warm afternoons, jumping back into rhythms and routines after a summer filled with barbeques, family reunions, and time to just sit back and relax. It … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass Navigating Beginnings: Overcoming Fear and Anxiety

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Scholar’s Compass Navigating Beginnings: Learning Scholarly Virtues from the Iliad

September 11, 2014 by Bethany Bear 1 Comment

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me”  â€“  Matthew 25:35 (ESV) … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass Navigating Beginnings: Learning Scholarly Virtues from the Iliad

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Navigating Beginnings: Glory-Seeking Ministry in the Academic Life (Scholar’s Compass)

September 9, 2014 by W. Brian Lane 2 Comments

For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord's glory, as the waters cover the sea. --  Habakkuk 2:14 (HCSB) Reflection I didn't want a career in the university world. That's not how you were expecting this devotional to start, is it? My original intention when I began studying physics as a university freshman was to become a high school physics teacher. Then, I became involved in campus ministry (with my weeknights full of meetings and my backpack full of gospel tracts) and fell in awe over Bible … [Read more...] about Navigating Beginnings: Glory-Seeking Ministry in the Academic Life (Scholar’s Compass)

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