Category Archives: God

Spiritual Interest at Kent State University

by Eric Posted on November 2, 2026

We’ve been doing Spiritual Interest Surveys at Kent State University for several years, as we’ve found they’re a good way to start spiritual conversations in an academic context. We mostly care about qualitative conversations, helping to train the students who … Continue reading →

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A Coat of Arms

by Eric Posted on October 9, 2026

When I was ten years old, I wanted to be the President of the United States: historically-significant, powerful, internationally-famous. When I was twenty years old, I wanted to be a Filmmaker: artistically-significant, famous, creative, intelligent, insightful. When I was thirty … Continue reading →

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Glimpses of God’s Goodness at the Beginning of a New School Year

by Eric Posted on September 14, 2026

God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. (Genesis 1:3) Greetings from Kent! It’s been a wild ride over the past six weeks since our last prayer letter. Not only did we manage to successfully pull off “Operation Blue and … Continue reading →

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A Theology of the Ordinary

by Eric Posted on August 28, 2026

I recently finished reading the book, A Theology of the Ordinary, by Julie Canlis. It was recommended to me by my friend John, after many conversations about life and ministry and humility and faith. I’ve been telling him about my increasing … Continue reading →

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