This summer, I had the opportunity to visit Quito, Ecuador for one week with a team of Christian faculty and Faculty Commons staff. We did presentations at several universities on various academic topics. At first glance, our work did not resemble evangelism at all, but God was still working behind the scenes. My talks were […]
“Praise the LORD God Almighty!! My dad accepted Jesus today!!” I recently received this text from Elle, one of the sisters in our faculty-staff Bible study group on my campus. Praise the LORD, indeed! Elle’s dad is 90-years-old, and she has prayed for his salvation for decades and has shared the gospel with him many […]
Early each Wednesday morning, I jump on a Zoom call with a small group of incredible women from my campus. We spend 30-60 minutes sharing life’s stories and praying for each other. When we started this group, a Zoom prayer gathering made necessary by the pandemic, I would not have guessed we would still be […]
Last spring semester, I was asked by a Faculty Commons staff member if I would be willing to share about my spiritual journey for 5-10 minutes at a student/faculty lunch for mostly Christians, but hopefully with a few non-believers included. The purpose was to provide a safe place for students and faculty to mingle and […]
I’ve discovered the indispensable truth that the Christian life is both a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as well as a corporate body life. I am amazed at how my relationships with other Christian faculty – in the College of Engineering, on the larger campus, and now beyond – have encouraged me. It started with […]
My heart rate quickened, and my stomach tightened as I stepped off the plane. I got my bag from baggage claim, and as I approached ground transportation, my palms were noticeably clammy. When traveling alone, I get nervous about having to take a taxi or Uber by myself in a new and unfamiliar city. I […]
For many years, on the first day of the engineering class I teach, I mention that I am a follower of Jesus. I relate that I started this journey at the age of 18 (similar to the age of many of my students). In my email signature footer, I include the following: A Bible verse. […]
In 2011, Eric Yuan founded Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Less than a decade later, the word “Zoom” took on a new meaning in numerous cultures. As the COVID-19 pandemic devastated societies, many looked to Zoom to hold healthcare appointments, business meetings, and classes. Through this communication technology, some even celebrated birthdays, baby showers, and family […]
As Christians, we are told, “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” (I Peter 3:15) I’m learning that I need to be prepared to give a question as well. Seeking to be a witness for Jesus on campus, in my […]
This past year I’ve been reminded that Christ is the vine, and I am just a branch. I can do nothing apart from him. So, as I make it my focus to be a Christian professor, God is teaching me that only if I stay connected to him—really hidden in him—will I be able to […]
