Reflections

Reflections are meditations and stories, often in memoir style, of women's lives as they seek to follow Christ in the academy and professions. Reflections include insights into God's faithfulness to women in the midst of academic and professional life.

March 17, 2009

By Nicole Shirilla

Grace to Enter the Desert

Nicole Shirilla invites us to enter the desert of our hearts and confront the temptation that God is not enough.

March 10, 2009

By Jennifer Jao

When Blessing Cries

Physician Jennifer Jao hears God speaking to her through her interactions with clinic patients in west Africa.

February 23, 2009

By Vicki Dearing

Along the Way: Staying the Course

Looking back on her years since law school, Vicki Dearing relates the creative ways God has led her.

February 05, 2009

By Beverly Chen

Reflections: Flourishing in the New Year

Beverly Chen reflects on the practices that enable her to flourish in the academy.

December 05, 2008

By Sharon Gartland

Reflections: Great Plans

What do you do when God’s plans for you seem overwhelming and you’re running on empty?

November 04, 2008

By Debra A. Schwinn, MD

Reflections: Behind the Scenes

Anesthesiologist Debra Schwinn describes backstage work as the most important calling of our lives.

August 21, 2008

By Christine Tatum

Reflections: Schedule Recovery

Journalist Christine Tatum’s encounter with a computer technician has her reviewing her calendar and commitments.

August 06, 2008

God's Mercy on Our Messy Souls

Carmen Acevedo Butcher finds grace hidden within the chaos of her environment.

July 03, 2008

By Sharon Gartland

Reflections: Asking for Good Things

What do you need to get your job done? Are you comfortable asking for it? Sharon Gartland sees biblical precedent for our requests.

June 13, 2008

By Grace Chiu

Reflections: Unknown Places

Venturing into unfamiliar territory, Grace Chiu finds hope and perspective in her great-grandmother’s story.

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