This summer I have been focusing on reimagining work instead of escaping work. I started the summer completing one of the heaviest projects of my life, my dissertation. PhD in hand, I spent a good few weeks reflecting on how to “come out of the tunnel” after an intense academic year. It felt like walking into a sunny afternoon after nine hours in a dark library. I spent plenty of time on long walks and lying in my hammock looking at treetops. … [Read more...] about Summer Snapshot: Reimagining Work
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Loving Your Spouse, Kids (And Anyone, Really) While You’re Still In School—Part 4
Bryan wraps up his series with practical tips for loving others in grad school. See Part 1 here, Part 2 here, and Part 3 here. Part 4: More Ways to Love Your Family and Others … [Read more...] about Loving Your Spouse, Kids (And Anyone, Really) While You’re Still In School—Part 4
Loving Your Spouse, Kids (And Anyone, Really) While You’re Still In School—Part 3
Last week, Bryan Stoudt shared about reasons we may be tempted to turn work into an idol. This week, he describes how a foundation of help from God frees us to love others, and begins a list of practical ways to care for those around us. See Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Part 3: You Are Here … [Read more...] about Loving Your Spouse, Kids (And Anyone, Really) While You’re Still In School—Part 3
Loving Your Spouse, Kids (And Anyone, Really) While You’re Still In School—Part 2
Last week, Bryan Stoudt shared about the tension many grad students feel between work and family, and the temptation to make good work God has called us to do into an idol. This week, he explores the underlying reasons for this tendency. See Part 1 here. Part 2: But Why Do We Worship Our Work? So our obsession with school can stop us from loving and serving our spouses, kids and others around us. … [Read more...] about Loving Your Spouse, Kids (And Anyone, Really) While You’re Still In School—Part 2
Loving Your Spouse, Kids (And Anyone, Really) While You’re Still In School—Part 1
Bryan Stoudt begins a new series today. Bryan is the author of one of ESN's widely visited posts, Advent Awakening: How the Story of the Wise Men Can Transform our Worship Once Again. He also blogs regularly at http://www.bryanstoudt.com/. Part 1: On Caring for Your Family During Grad School (Scholar's Compass) Shoot. As I heard the front door open from my basement study, I grew frustrated. I've been reading and studying all day and there's still SO much more to do. “Hey, honey, I'm home!” I heard my wife's … [Read more...] about Loving Your Spouse, Kids (And Anyone, Really) While You’re Still In School—Part 1