Welcome
The academy can be a lonely place. But you’re not alone.
This is a place for you as a Christian faculty member to connect with colleagues who are facing the same pressures and opportunities.
They write about the successes and failures in their spiritual journeys. We’d love to hear about yours.
—– Rae Mellichamp, John Walkup, Steve Pogue
Recent MMMs
Fears Of The Faculty
John Walkup Professor Emeritus, Electrical Engineering Texas Tech University Faculty Commons Staff [Sept. 5, 2010] – “Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting... Read More...
This Professor Is A ROFLcopter
Samuel E. Matteson Physics University of North Texas, [August 29, 2010]— I stared at the student comment I held in my hand and scratched my head with the other. “This... Read More...
So Here Comes Another Year
Kenneth de Jong Professor of Linguistics & Cognitive Science Indiana University [August 23, 2010] – So here comes another year. I’m walking to class with... Read More...
What Would Jesus Do As A Professor?
Rae Mellichamp, Professor Emeritus, University of Alabama Faculty Commons National Representative [April 25, 2010]— As the academic year draws to a close we face both... Read More...
Read More Posts From This CategoryEncouragement
Little Things
Russ Carlson Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of Georgia [Nov 29, 2009] — Luke 19: 17 “And he said to him, ‘Well done, good servant; because you were... Read More...
What My Grandfather Taught Me
Martin Kevorkian, English, University of Texas [April 2, 2009] —My grandfather counseled me before I went away to college: “There will be those who will try to... Read More...
The Gift of Grace
Mark Pritchard, Business, Central Washington University [Feb 21, 2009] —“Life is a gift, given in trust – like a child,” Anne Morrow Lindbergh wrote. Every... Read More...
There Has Been a Complaint
Sam Matteson, Physics University of North Texas [Octo 20, 2008]—I read the e-mail from my dean: “There has been a complaint regarding your upcoming lecture. I would... Read More...
Read More Posts From This Category...Suffering
You’ve Got What It TakesTimothy Alden Davis Computer and Information Science and Engineering University of Florida [October 3, 2010] — ““We just want to get to the root of the problem... Read More...
In His Hands
Sauchi Stephen Lee, Statistics, University of Idaho [April 18, 2010]— I can still recall the day when I asked my chairman, “Do you think of spiritual things at times?” It... Read More...
Finding Compassion
Sam Matteson, Physics, University of North Texas [Jan 17, 2010]— “Purnima has lost her baby.” The words stabbed my heart. The wife of Arup, a new junior faculty... Read More...
The Little Decisions
Mark Pritchard, Director Northwest Center for Sport Business College of Business, Central Washington University [Oct. 26, 2009] – Good and evil both increase at... Read More...
Read More Posts From This CategoryMarriage & Family
God is Real
Carol Lim Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry University of Utah [ April 10, 2009 ] — I was raised as a Christian but it never really sank in. I understood... Read More...
Our Family Ride Through the Bible
Mark D. Geil, Kinesiology and Health Georgia State University [December 1, 2008] — As I write these words on the 336th day of the year, I can begin... Read More...
Marriage and the Academy
Joseph McRae Mellichamp, Emeritus Professor of Management Science The University of Alabama [Dec 7, 2008] —“I wrecked two marriages before earning tenure, and it... Read More...
My Favorite Professor
Peggy Huckaby Mellichamp Faculty Representative, Faculty Commons [Nov 30, 2008]— I married my best friend. Rae and I have been best friends for 52 years (48 of marriage... Read More...
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