In Focus

In Focus articles are thoughtful and practical writings addressing the unique challenges and joys of women in the academy and professions. Topics include those dealing with the academy, professions, relationships, singleness, career decisions, and child-bearing and child-raising in the context of study and work.

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June 02, 2020

By Laura Veltman

Listening for Breath: Some Thoughts on Reading the Diverse American Experience

Laura Veltman offers a reading list for those looking for literary pathways to engage with the worldviews of others.

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May 07, 2020

By Sabrina Chan

A Celebration of Culture: Introducing Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

Sabrina Chan offers an introduction to this month's celebration of Asian/Pacific American heritage.

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April 09, 2020

By Jasmine Obeyesekere Fernando

Facing Our Mortality: Life and Death in the Midst of the Pandemic

Death surrounds us these days, but Jesus conquered death. What does that truth mean for our lives in the midst of the pandemic?

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March 12, 2020

By Mindy Erdmann

Read a Book First: An Invitation Toward Racial Justice

Mindy Erdmann issues a call for white American Christians to educate themselves through reading and listening first.

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January 14, 2020

By Janet Balajthy

Spiritual Direction for Women Leaders

What particular ways can women leaders benefit from the discipline of spiritual direction? Janet Balajthy shares her expertise and recommendations.

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January 02, 2020

By Felicia Wu Song

Re-directing Our Loves: Practical strategies for managing digital media

In this third article in the series, Felicia Song suggests practical strategies for managing technology's intrusive nature and attending to those things we deem most important in life.

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January 01, 2020

By Felicia Wu Song

Secular Liturgies: Growing in awareness of how the digital shapes us

In this second article of her series, Felicia Song invites us to examine the secular liturgies we have adopted into our lives and determine if they need to be replaced with spiritual habits.

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December 31, 2019

By Felicia Wu Song

Abiding in the Digital: The challenges of today’s technology

Felicia Song walks us through the latest research about our attachment to technology and considers what this is doing to our spiritual formation process in this first article of this series.

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December 05, 2019

By Jamie Noyd

Loving God through the Work of the University

As the semester draws to a close, Jamie Noyd explores the ways our Christian faith can influence and enrich the scholarly work of graduate students.

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December 04, 2019

By Karen Hice Guzmán

Thriving the Holidays

If you missed our video conversations in November, no worries. Here are a few things we talked about and resources we mentioned along with our prayers for a holiday season filled with the peace and joy of Christ!

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