Opportunity Revealed
A saint in our small church, Myra, approached me one Sunday. Myra is the same woman...
Finding God in Tenure Difficulty
For collegiate faculty, tenure is an important career stepping stone. But its pursuit can be...
Finishing the Race
As I neared retirement, I was apprehensive about what I would do. The world has...
A Holy Nudge
During my senior year of undergrad, I signed up for a class far outside my...
On Mission at a Religious College
God inspired me to enter teaching before I knew Him. Initially, I decided to follow...
Decisions, Abiding, and Peace
Early in my professional career, I faced my first significant post-college decision – to leave...
Beaming Light
My name means “beaming light” in Chinese. I wonder what my parents had in mind...
Trial by Nerdy Fire
Early last summer, I was wrapping up a grant proposal that had not been awarded...
When God Won’t Take “No” for an Answer
As someone who may be too quick to answer “Yes” to too many things, I...
God Can Lead Us in Our Research
I have found that God can lead and direct us in our academic research. Some...