Bearings Online Articles on Vocation Finding the Gifts of the Asian American ChurchIn this profound essay, Julie Yeeun Kim urges Asian American Christians to confront and explore the pain of their particular experience, to wrestle with God, in order to discover their unique gifts. Read more »To My Friends at Saint John’s Abbeyperhaps finally seek them out / and they host us gently / with food that lasts // thus nourished / we see how poorly we have seen / and how much we have lost— / hearts grown too cold and too old // for creation’s gloryRead more »Women Talking: A Model of DiscernmentThe film "Women Talking" by Sarah Polley offers a model for community discernment, whereby the lived faith of the women informs a life-changing decision.Read more »Senator Dave Durenberger: Very Human Lessons from a Public LifeSenator Dave Durenberger, who grew up on the campus of Saint John's University, may be remembered for his public censure, but should also be praised for what he learned from the experience.Read more »The Making of “The Beauty of Motherhood”Erin Strybis and Kimberly Knowle-Zelle share the process and intention of cowriting their new book of devotionals for mothers. Read more »How Do I Live Now?Lyndsey Medford works to come to terms with her own chronic illness and what purpose means when faced with circumstances beyond our control.Read more »Deconstruction: A New Recipe for My FaithPastor Mashaun D. Simon explains how deconstructing his faith has resulted not in loss of faith but a revitalization.Read more »The Liberating Grace of AshesOn Ash Wednesday, Nabuule Vivian recounts her early experiences of the day as a hospital chaplain intern, and an experience that changed her perception of the ministry.Read more »Swinging on the Garden GateWriting became this exploration of incarnation, deeply related to the faith of my upbringing. The writing naturally took me beyond sexual identity.Read more »What God Has OrdainedDiscerning God's call to pastoring or other ministry is an ongoing process, not a one-time thing. It includes mentors but also attention to one's heart's desire.Read more »
