http://www.intervarsity.org/gfm/well/comments-rss.php Comments RSS for the \"Well\" en-us Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:44:20 -0600 http://www.intervarsity.org/gfm/well/resource/valentines-day#com2327 Ten Ideas for Valentine’s Day

"I love the creative and meaningful ideas listed here. For some more, with a trash-free theme, see my post here: http://mykitchenmyvice.blogspot.com/2012/02/ideas-for-trash-free-valentines-day.html..."  read on » ]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:44:20 -0600 http://www.intervarsity.org/gfm/well/resource/making-margins#com2324 Making Margins

"Christy, you articulated what has become a growing intuition in my own mind this week. I also cram things in--and I feel so exhausted by Thursday I feel sick. Margins embody, in their negative space, the spirit of the Sabbath law instead of its letter. Thanks for giving me permission and encouragement to walk in it...."  read on » ]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:33:15 -0600 http://www.intervarsity.org/gfm/well/resource/art-of-conversation#com2323 The Art of Conversation

"I LOVED that Proverbs verse. I can apply that in so many areas of life, including grad seminar class discussions, too. ..."  read on » ]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:33:12 -0600 http://www.intervarsity.org/gfm/well/resource/making-margins#com2322 Making Margins

"May I add one ironic detail: yesterday, after writing this piece, I missed a bus. I'd like to say it was because I was beautifully engaged in something meaningful (actually I was just leaving from a different stop and forgot when the bus arrived there). I did do my best to appreciate the "margin" time of waiting for the next bus, even when it meant missing my class!..."  read on » ]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:23:26 -0600 http://www.intervarsity.org/gfm/well/resource/debt#com2321 Dear Mentor: Should I take on a large debt for grad school?

"Wow, I am experiencing the same thing of not knowing where God is calling me. Ever since 11th grade, I hae been involved with CNA, LPN, but then decided not to finish my LPN. It was a choice I do regret, but now as for the future I am currently enrolled in an advanced Biology class that I may need. I still have time to decide my major for a four year school but I do not know what to do. I want to go to Liberty University, but it is so expensive and the means of meeting it isnt there. Should I go to Berea or Virginia Tech? I can get alot cheaper aid there. Does God want me to take out loans? Originally I want to be a PA and specialize in Dermatology. That is my absolute dream! But is that what God wants? I always feel like he is pushing me towards Nursing for some reason. But I have heard how stressed, and awful the field can be. Its hard to be just an RN and work in Medspa so you must get your PA to wualify..Idk I am all confused, and I have been praying, and asking for advice and I have no idea what to do..I just want to live for His purpose , but what if Im not happy? Or in $50,000 in debt..Maybe I should just do marketing. Thats what the career assessment says to do, but the Bible says dont always go by what the world says for you to do, and to seek Godly advice..Thank You!!!! And plus how is the marketing outlook anyone know? I heard its so hard for new grads to find a job in that, even with an MBA....."  read on » ]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:05:53 -0600 http://www.intervarsity.org/gfm/well/resource/life-of-a-scientist#com2320 What I Wish My Pastor Knew About… The Life of a Scientist

"Thank you for this article. It's well said and much appreciated...."  read on » ]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:51:29 -0600 http://www.intervarsity.org/gfm/well/resource/life-of-a-scientist#com2316 What I Wish My Pastor Knew About… The Life of a Scientist

" I think this lovely post is smack-dab in the heart of Christ. There is a saying I think helpful when talking about the Bible and science: “Missing the forest for the trees.” Turning to Paul’s insightful passage in 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, we see the vital importance of telling others what we believe. But what is most fantastic about this passage is “how” Paul did this. He BECAME LIKE his audience (which necessarily requires understanding your audience) in order to help them understand Christ and salvation. That is, one critical purpose of salvation is to share it with others by doing whatever possible to help them understand, including becoming “like” them. However, I think many Christians miss this point. To this end, please excuse me for rephrasing the passage: “Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the [atheist] I became like [an atheist], to win the [atheists]. . . . [and t]o the [scientist] I became [scientific], to win [scientists]. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.” My point is this: by railing both against the scientific community and the work they have devoted their lives to, many Christians only alienate and assure that community’s speedy flight from salvation. And, who is responsible for the failure? Certainly not the scientific community, or even those who appreciate its fruit (like myself); instead, the responsibility falls squarely on the shoulders of those responsible for the gospel’s communication. I think this is precisely why 2 Tim. 2:23 and Titus 3:9 both admonish to avoid such arguments... because by doing so we get distracted by the trees, rather than focus on the larger picture of saving spiritual lives. In this case, the Christian community has fostered a "false dilemma" which is causing, and has caused, MANY to either lose their faith or refuse to believe. This is a significant problem. What do I wish my Pastor knew? Well... my Pastor already knows these scriptures, but perhaps s/he has not thought about its application in this area. I took the time to write this post because I want to pass the word on that the argument amongst Christians needs to be re-framed and refocused back onto the Bible's purpose: reconciling man to God; otherwise, a significant loss of spiritual life. ..."  read on » ]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:22:40 -0600 http://www.intervarsity.org/gfm/well/resource/female-professor#com2315 Living Out My Vocation as a Female Professor

"I am finding more and more to love about Edith Stein! What a remarkable and inspirational woman. Sometimes I think that I can't quite wrap my head around her, but you did a great job here unpacking her philosophy. Thank you!..."  read on » ]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:54:58 -0600 http://www.intervarsity.org/gfm/well/resource/life-of-a-scientist#com2312 What I Wish My Pastor Knew About… The Life of a Scientist

"This article is so important. Is church not for those who think? In our culture, it requires so little of us when we walk through church doors to worship . Imagine how many men and women across our nation are as complex as Catherine Crouch and long to connect with the Body of Christ in ways that are satisfying! I would love to hear our pastors' responses to this article because I believe they are intelligent, complex creatures who can rise to the challenge. Thank you for publishing this!..."  read on » ]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:37:05 -0600 http://www.intervarsity.org/gfm/well/resource/helen-hynes-hill#com2311 Remembering Helen Hynes Hill: An Interview with InterVarsity President Alec Hill

"Thanks for writing this! I loved this quote: if I can be 80 percent happy with family life and 80 percent happy with work, that’s good. If I get to 100 percent in either, that’s bad, if I get below 50 percent on either, that’s not good either...."  read on » ]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:34:30 -0600