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Rigorous

I arrive at the picnic that kicks off our semester of Penn State Christian Grads. I gather with many new Ph.D. students who have more

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A Gift of Hope

I remember how years ago I learned that the Holy Spirit is always a voice a hope. I learned that I could ask God for

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Something Leisurely

I had some hours of true rest today, and I knew it. How? I knew I was resting because of one adjective: leisurely. I leisurely

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2 Professional Questions

As students build professional materials–including resumes, cover letters, and mission statements–we ask good questions to help uncover strengths and talents we might not know we possess.

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Spontaneous

Today a friend reminds me of what powerful things happen when we allow for spontaneity.  We discuss this in terms of the early church and

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If There’s No Time for Wonder

It’s a busy time of year with back-to-school, teaching assignments, and writing. Add in cleaning, meal planning, clothing shopping (children grow!), and connecting with neighbors,

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So Excited for Freshmen

After all these years, I’m still so excited to teach first semester freshmen. There’s this sense of overwhelming possibility, of a fresh start, of crafting

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