American culture is increasingly defined by the hustle. Not just working hard, but defining ourselves by how hard we work—striving to set ourselves apart based on how productive we are. Busyness, not leisure, is the new status symbol. As we’ve learned to optimize ourselves in order to compete in an economic world where there are…… Continue reading Self-Optimization, Burnout, and Freedom
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What’s the Matter With Branding?
I recently had a conversation with my friend DJ Trischler of Trischler Design Co. about some of my thoughts on branding. The conversation grew out of my PhD research and many of the conversations DJ and I had together. You can check out the details on his blog, where we talk about how to define…… Continue reading What’s the Matter With Branding?
Jesus for January
So far January has been a rollercoaster and instead of grasping for control I’m trying to surrender to what God is doing in this moment and in his timing. It feels impossible, like a constant fight. I’m remembered this sermon that I preached on the last Sunday of December, from Hebrews 2:10-18. Jesus became like…… Continue reading Jesus for January
New Year, New Ministry
Since graduating with my PhD in June of 2019, I have been discerning my next steps. As I prayed, considered my interests and experience, and discussed with others, I felt a clear calling to ministry in Cincinnati and am excited to accept an invitation to join the staff of InterVarsity Graduate and Faculty Ministries in…… Continue reading New Year, New Ministry
Updates, Guest Posts
I know you have probably all been on the edge of your seats, wondering when I would write another ultra-enlightening blog post. But lest you think (and you probably don’t) that I haven’t been writing…I have been, it’s just not here. Here are a few updates. The main reason I haven’t been blogging is that…… Continue reading Updates, Guest Posts
What does it really mean to Pursue Better?
Last week I presented my first paper at an academic conference– it was partly inspired by this ad from Sam Adams, along with Psalm 119. Let me explain.* In Psalm 119 we find the psalmist meditating on the law of the Lord as the path to life. The intensity with which he seeks God’s commandments…… Continue reading What does it really mean to Pursue Better?
Fair Trade and the Failure of Ethical Principles
Recently several companies who previously embraced the Fairtrade label have announced that they will abandon the third-party label and instead pursue their own policy for their fairly-traded products. Last year, Cadbury chocolates announced that they will set up their own system to monitor and develop their cocoa supply chain, last week UK mega retailer Tesco…… Continue reading Fair Trade and the Failure of Ethical Principles
The Myth of Equality
I haven’t been writing much on the blog lately because I’ve been writing a paper for a conference and actually starting writing for my thesis. It’s nice to finally get into writing after months of narrowing down my topic, but it’s overwhelming and intimidating at the same time! Speaking of writing, a new book came…… Continue reading The Myth of Equality
Is “Charging Bull” a Threat?
I came across this article today about the artist, Arturo Di Modica, who created the “Charging Bull” statue nearly 30 years ago. You may know a new statue—“Fearless Girl”—was recently placed directly facing the bull. According to the creators, “Fearless Girl” is intended to show the “power of women in leadership” and encourage “greater gender…… Continue reading Is “Charging Bull” a Threat?
Emily Beth Hill 