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Obedience

Writing in Obedience and Love Leads to Worship  (Masterclass in Writing, Part 11)

April 2, 2018 by Royce Francis Leave a Comment

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)

Filed Under: Christ and the Academy, Life in the Academy, Resources for ESN Members, Science Corner Tagged With: Engineering, Love, Masterclass, Masterclass in Writing 2018 Series, Obedience, reading, worship, writing

Obedience (Masterclass in Writing, Part 9)

March 19, 2018 by Royce Francis 1 Comment

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 Obedience (Masterclass in Writing, Part 9)

Filed Under: Christ and the Academy, Life in the Academy, Resources for ESN Members, Science Corner Tagged With: dallas willard, Engineering, mark noll, Masterclass, Masterclass in Writing 2018 Series, Obedience, reading, writing

Scholar’s Compass Unchartered Territories: Obedience

September 30, 2014 by Lauri Swann 1 Comment

The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you. . . . so Abram went, as the Lord had told him. - Genesis 12:1,4a (NIV) Reflection When last we met, Abram had heard the call of God and went as the Lord had told him. Now, to be fair, Abram did not go completely blind. In Genesis 12:2-3, God says: “I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. I will bless those who bless you, and … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass Unchartered Territories: Obedience

Filed Under: Christ and the Academy, Post-Graduate, Scholar's Compass Tagged With: Abram, BSAP, Career Stages, Navigating Beginnings, Obedience, Post-Graduate, Scholar's Compass, trust in God, Unchartered Territories

Finding Calcutta: I’m not called to be Mother Teresa, but . . .

November 10, 2011 by Tom Grosh IV Leave a Comment

 What do you think about . . . The nature of calling in the formal work of the church? Our need to recognize God's call and act in faithful response to it: in personal actions and obedience? in ways modeled by Mother Teresa as recorded by Mary Poplin in Finding Calcutta: What Mother Teresa Taught Me About Meaningful Work and Service  (InterVarsity Press. 2008)? Calling to Formal Ministry with the Church Mother Teresa's special calling to start the Missionaries of Charity in ministry to the … [Read more...] about Finding Calcutta: I’m not called to be Mother Teresa, but . . .

Filed Under: Academic Vocations, Book Review/Discussion, Christ, Christ and the Academy, Christian Thought and Practice Tagged With: calling, church, Finding Calcutta, humility, Love, Mary Poplin, Ministry, Mother Teresa, Obedience, Prayer, vocation, work

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