Aug 1, 2013 | Vocation
by Megan Nuehring “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31 I recently graduated from college. Now I am looking for a job, a place to live, friends, and most importantly, figuring out my vocation. If there was ever a time […]
Jun 3, 2013 | Faith Reflections, Vocation
by Megan Jane Jones Some of us are natural risk takers. Others among us are a little more reluctant. But large and small, risk is part of life. It represents opportunity: to take a stand; to learn a skill; to initiate change; to build relationship; to embrace a truth. It can fill us with great […]
Jun 3, 2013 | Vocation
by Amber Leberman “Leap and the net will appear.” — John Burroughs, naturalist There’s nothing like a 1,000-mile drive to put things in perspective. I left Chicago in late September with my silver hatchback full of my most valuable possessions: my grandparents’ kitchen table, in pieces; my Russian icon depicting Saint Genevieve of […]
Jan 30, 2013 | Vocation
by Sarah Rohde “Never settle!” “Whatever you do, wherever you go, whoever you become, never settle!” Among the words of advice that I’ve received throughout my life, this phrase nears the top in terms of frequency. It is advice that I’ve heard echoed again and again from the mouths of elders […]
Apr 21, 2012 | Vocation
by Sarah Rohde “Never settle!” “Whatever you do, whoever you become, wherever you go, never settle!” Among the words of advice that I’ve received throughout my life, this phrase nears the top in terms of frequency. It is advice that I’ve heard echoed again and again from the mouths of elders and mentors. I remember […]