It's the small things that count.
Even in the most rewarding vocation, one needs to slog through seemingly meaningless tasks from time to time. Juliet Skuldt dives deep into the meaning one can find in mundane work when viewed through a kingdom perspective. We hope this article can give you the boost you need as you fill out those forms and file those papers.
“That is I how I came to find myself, along with a smattering of other volunteers, in a nondescript office for several mornings, beside towering piles of manila folders, staple-remover in hand. ”
For those of you who are starting grad school this fall, we’d like to point you to this compendium of our articles specifically collected to support new graduate students. Curious about how to live well in grad school? Need some perspective amidst the studying? Looking for a rich community? You’ll find lots of inspiration in these articles. Leave us a note below to let us know how it’s going!
“But no matter where you are in your program, we hope these articles will encourage you in your calling to teaching and scholarship.”
Special book club note: Have you listened to our bookclub conversation with Gordon T. Smith? We accidentally omitted the link to the podcast episode in last week’s newsletter, but we hope you pop on over there to listen to a lovely conversation! And remember to register for our conversations on Amy Sherman’s book Agents of Flourishing if you’re interested in joining this season’s book club.
You’re Invited!
Fall 2023 Bookclub. Join Women in the Academy and Professions on Thursday nights at 9:00 p.m. (eastern) starting on Sept 21 to discuss Amy L. Sherman’s Agents of Flourishing. We’re excited to discuss ways we can harness our work, expertise, and passions for the well-being of our world. Click through to register, receive a discount code for 40% off the book, and learn more about our bookclub!
Weekly Prayer will be starting soon! Mark your calendar for Friday, August 25 at 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. (Eastern) for the first week of our weekly online prayer meetings. (Note: date has been changed from last week’s announcement.)
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Four More Things We Loved This Week
Bette Dickinson offers a ten-minute guided meditation on her painting "Sabbath."
Previous podcast guest Katharine Hayhoe describes why it doesn’t work to simply explain the facts about climate change — and then suggests what to do instead in this short video.
Lots of zucchini? This recipe for fettuccine with creamy zucchini sauce looks like the perfect, simple vehicle for fresh zucchini.