Reflection Roundup

This initiative seeks to curate and dispense more broadly news items, books, blog posts, notable opinion pieces, and more that address the work of ministers and other church leaders. Listening widely expands our capacity to listen well to God and to our ministry contexts.

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Nada Te Turbe: The Soul’s Dark Night
Nada Te Turbe: The Soul’s Dark Night

One of the most disorienting realities of life is the way God brings good out of circumstances that appear anything but. Gets me nearly every time.

Acedia and Not Me (Please!)
Acedia and Not Me (Please!)

One of the most disorienting realities of life is the way God brings good out of circumstances that appear anything but. Gets me nearly every time.

Habakkuk: Is a Prophet’s Message Bad News or Good News?
Habakkuk: Is a Prophet’s Message Bad News or Good News?

When I’m struggling with what seem to be God’s ideas, like Habakkuk did, God’s faithful response is always good news, even if it may not look like it at the time.

A Variegated Summer Reading List
A Variegated Summer Reading List

Books make good conversation partners with one another; they may vivify the scripture you have been reading lately or connect to this season of life.

Students as Teachers When it Comes to Church
Students as Teachers When it Comes to Church

Two young students spent the semester reading and doing ethnographic research on the topics of worship and burnout in churches. Here’s a taste of their findings.

 
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Beth Ann Fisher

Beth Ann Fisher serves the Siburt Institute as a doctoral fellow while pursuing her Doctor of Ministry at Abilene Christian University. She is a local hospital chaplain, loves intertestamental connections, and finds life in liturgy. She is driven to help all people sense the nearness of God and the wellness the Lord’s presence brings. Together with husband of 27 years, Craig, she delights in adventure along with “man-children” Riley and Owen, and they're crossing national parks off their list. University ministry at Highland Church captivates her heart, as do a growing number of dogs. This season of life brings new appreciation for the present moment and the ones she’s with.

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