This summer, we're sharing prayers for and by Christian scholars in our network. We hope this is a chance for readers to connect with each other and with God, to be encouraged, and to pray together. May this series remind us of how the church is connected across time and space in the love of Jesus Christ our Lord. Today's prayer is by Johnny Wei-Bing Lin, a member of the Emerging Scholars Network and a Senior Lecturer of Computing and Software Systems (CSS) at U. of Washington Bothell. … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Summer Rhythms
Spiritual Rhythm
Summer Book Suggestion: Spiritual Rhythm by Mark Buchanan
As we anticipate summer rhythms, ESN wants to offer book suggestions from our readers. Our hope is that this will provide great conversation starters for ESN members as you engage with each other online and at events like the upcoming InterVarsity faculty retreats and the American Scientific Affiliation conference. We also hope you find some great summer reading. The format is simple: Give us the title, a quotation from the book if desired (150 words or less), and a paragraph on why this book is worth reading (for … [Read more...] about Summer Book Suggestion: Spiritual Rhythm by Mark Buchanan
Finding Christ When You’re Busy, Part 4 (Scholar’s Compass)
Part 4 of a series. See Part 1 here, Part 2 here, and Part 3 here. Scripture For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and … [Read more...] about Finding Christ When You’re Busy, Part 4 (Scholar’s Compass)
Finding Christ When You’re Busy, Part 3 (Scholar’s Compass)
Part 3 of a series. See Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Quotations Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine. - Proverbs 3:9-10 (NKJV) Take a look at how you spend an average week. Who gets the best of you? I'm not asking who gets the most of you—the most time, the most attention. Your family and work likely get that. But who gets the best of you? - Mark Buchanan, Spiritual Rhythm: … [Read more...] about Finding Christ When You’re Busy, Part 3 (Scholar’s Compass)
What is Your Spiritual Season?
As you may remember, last week I shared Joyful Lips in Higher Education. Over the weekend, I spent a significant time reflecting upon The Village and Andrew Wyeth. Is it no surprise that on Monday, a friend from the academy shared with me Spiritual Rhythm: Being with Jesus Every Season of Your Soul (Mark Buchanan. Zondervan. 2010)? I encourage you to take a few minutes to consider what Buchanan shares in the audio interview posted at christianbook.com. The first part of the interview focuses upon the … [Read more...] about What is Your Spiritual Season?