Posted in reflections, tagged bamboo ceiling, false humility, glass ceiling, imposter syndrome, internal scripts on May 31, 2016| Leave a Comment »
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By Debbie Gin
It’s been nearly two years in my role at ATS, and what has surprised me the most, interacting with many many seminary faculty and lead administrators, isn’t what you would expect.
I’ve learned priceless wisdom about how theological education works, what’s important to churches and why, and just how delicate, yet robust, is the ecology of donor and beneficiary. But I suppose these were expected areas of learning. (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged accepting limitations, flourishing, striving, the power of no on May 24, 2016| 1 Comment »
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By Sharon Lee Song
I wrote this statement on the inside front cover of my journal: “I need to establish a rhythm that feels sane, reflects a deep love for God, and a respect for how He made me.” Lately this statement has been the meditation and longing of my life. In these past months, there has been a deepening of the truth of who I am and who I am not.
I shared in January that I felt called to explore joining a holistic wellness ministry called Alive & Well Women. I never expected that this exploration would lead to more clarity of who God has made me to be, and ultimately that I was not called to join this ministry at this time! (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged grief, the power of no on May 17, 2016| 2 Comments »
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By Vivian Mabuni
“If ever we needed prayer, it is now. The pain is indescribable.” I read and reread Maegan’s post on Facebook in absolute shock and disbelief. No. There must have been a mistake. This can’t be. None of the thousands upon thousands who rallied in prayer the past several weeks expected the story to end this way. (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged balance, fears, the power of no on May 10, 2016| Leave a Comment »
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By Jerrica Ching
I recently had a conversation with a coworker on the difficulties that I have with uttering the two-letter word of “no.” Beginning in my undergraduate years, I struggled with not associating this word with lack of competence or confidence, and found myself feeling guilty and second-guessing my decisions when I use it. Why is a tiny two-letter word so hard to say sometimes?
Through my work as a mental health therapist I often share with clients that some behaviors are motivated by fear. The anxious person refuses to go outside out of fear that something awful will happen. I also stress with clients that even though our mind can rationalize that nothing awful has ever happened or will happen, sometimes going out of one’s comfort zone can elicit a brand new sense of fear. (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged disappointment, miscarriage, pregnancy loss on May 3, 2016| 3 Comments »
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By Dorcas Cheng-Tozun
Late last year, I had a miscarriage at eight weeks. Almost exactly six months later, my husband, my three-year-old son, and I temporarily relocated to Kenya for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
These two events — a sorrowful loss and an exhilarating opportunity — are inextricably linked. (more…)
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