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.

In Focus

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.

In Focus

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!

In Focus

November 26, 2019

By Lindsay Bruk

Ethical Shopping: A Guide for Christmas 2019

Interested in using your Christmas spending to do good in the world? Check out our ethical shopping guide for 2019.

In Focus

October 24, 2019

By Chandra Crane

Honoring a Culture: Distinguishing Between Appropriation and Appreciation

Chandra Crane explores the fine distinctions between practices that bless culture and those that degrade it — and trains us to be on the lookout for ways to call one another to a higher standard.

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October 10, 2019

By Anne Pharr

Cultivating a Culture of Belonging

What practices can foster a sense of openness in college classrooms? Anne Pharr digs into her own experiences and develops new insights into the ways we can welcome students in our school.

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September 24, 2019

By Carmen Joy Imes

Ten Ideas for Cultivating a Trauma-Informed Classroom

Professor Carmen Imes offers this helpful guide for cultivating a safe and respectful classroom culture.

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