Karen Swallow Prior

How Do You Know Your Calling? - Amy Julia Becker Some people get paid to do what they love, but most don’t. Karen Swallow Prior helps us find purpose in everyday work we don’t always love.

Some people get paid to do what they love, but many don’t. How can we find purpose in everyday work? Author @karenswallowprior.bsky.social joins me to discuss You Have a Calling and how vocation is about goodness, truth, beauty, and relationships, not just career. amyjuliabecker.com/calling-voca...

Alexander Pope's "To Lady Mary Wortley Montagu" It's complicated.

Pope made an unexpected and passionate declaration of love to her, one that so took her by surprise that she burst out in laughter in his face. (This is the moment captured years later in the painting at the start of this post.)

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How Do You Find Your Calling in Life? I don’t have a secret formula or surefire plan, but I can point you in the right direction.

“Vocation is not about being able to fulfill our desires, pursue our passions, or follow our bliss. Vocation is about being called by others to serve. This understanding offers a much bigger vision of vocation than mere self-fulfillment.” @karenswallowprior.bsky.social

Tomorrow would have been my parents’ 64th anniversary, but we lost mom last November.

My brother is here and we will make the day special for my dad, but it’s going to be a hard day for him.

Would appreciate any prayers from those who pray.

Christian blogger's post helped expose Gateway Church founder's abuse, leading to guilty plea Dee Parsons, who published survivor Cindy Clemishire's story, says the conviction sends a global message and offers hope to survivors still waiting to be heard.

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Houston Christian University Fires Administrator After TRR Publishes Allegations of Sexual Harassment Days after TRR reported sexual harassment claims against Jay Spencer, Houston Christian University (HCU) fired him.

Less than a week after The Roys Report exposed sexual harassment allegations against former Liberty University VP Jay Spencer, Houston Christian University has fired him.

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Right now—more than half off The Evangelical Imagination! 💥💥💥

BREAKING: Robert Morris Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Cindy Clemishire Robert Morris, the founder of Gateway Church in Dallas, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing Cindy Clemishire, beginning when she was just 12 years old.

Robert Morris, founder of Gateway Church in Texas, pleaded guilty to 5 felony counts of sexually abusing Cindy Clemishire beginning when she was 12 yo.
Under a plea deal, Morris will serve 6 months in jail, register as a sex offender & pay $250,000 in restitution. 1/2
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Today’s run

Honored to be among so many great titles!

October Book Recommendations So many to choose from!

It’s my favorite kind of post, recommending good books. Catch these new ones from @bethfelkerjones.bsky.social @karenswallowprior.bsky.social @dorothylgreco.bsky.social @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social and more! open.substack.com/pub/kelleyma...

A picture perfect October morning

An Essay On Man: Week 4 (Final) From the Chain of Being to the Chain of Love

Having addressed the ontological, ethical, and social, Alexander Pope’s Essay on Man moves on to discuss, finally, in Epistle 4, man’s happiness, which is our purpose, or the teleological.

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“A Texas worship pastor, who has sung the national anthem for local sports teams and even President Donald J. Trump, has been charged with possessing and producing child sexual abuse material.”

Finding worthwhile work BOOKS | Classic literature and Christian vocation

Grateful for this new review of You Have a Calling. It’s just beautiful!

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This is true! 🤣

Last night I made some overnight oats and encouraged my husband to try them.

This morning I opened the refrigerator and found exactly one spoonful gone. 🤣🤣🤣

Today’s run

This is essential reading for our times.

Families Use Our Church to Get into Private School. What Do I Do? - Christianity Today CT advice columnists also weigh in on theological disagreements at church and living above reproach.

Good points:
Q: I’m a staunch egalitarian... reading arguments for complementarianism fills me with dread. Do I need to look at both sides...
@karenswallowprior.bsky.social ...this debate should be handled with charity...with an eye focused more on church history @ct_mag
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BREAKING: Truett McConnell University Fires Suspended President Emir Caner After Report on Alleged Sex Abuse Cover-Up Emir Caner has been fired as president of Truett McConnell University (TMU) today. announced trustees of the SBC school in Georgia.

Emir Caner has been fired as president of Truett McConnell University (TMU), announced trustees of the SBC-affiliated school in Georgia.

For years Caner ignored allegations against TMU VP Brad Reynolds of grooming and sexual abuse, as The Roys Report first reported.
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Beautiful flowers and lovely pup!

An unexpected gift:

It’s maddening.

IGE | Veritas Lecture Series with Karen Swallow Prior Join the Veritas Lecture Series with Karen Swallow Prior

Hey, Dallas! Im coming your way in October!

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*Who’s

This system of protecting men, minimizing their wrongdoing (and crime), and hoarding power is why young women are leaving the church, and will continue to leave

…bring up this painful story from the past all these years later.

No idea, buddy? Really???

Unbelievable.

See/read the whole interview from @julieroys.bsky.social. His statement is near the end.