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Borrowing Inspiration from Another Tradition

Posted on June 11, 2013 by NACSW

“Why are you not a Catholic?” No, she was not looking for a fight. She was not taking me on about any doctrinal concern. Hers was a rhetorical question, one expressing surprise more than anything. My friend and I had met up not long before this exchange, at our 30-year high school reunion. Now w...
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South Asia, Same but Different

Posted on May 14, 2013 by NACSW

I am a LMSW and for the past six months I have been living in South Asia working with International Justice Mission (IJM). IJM works to bring justice to individuals who have been a victim of slavery, sexual exploitation, and other forms of violent oppression. I help equip the IJM social workers t...
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Keeping the Faith: Balancing Teaching, Practice, and Family in the 21st Century

Posted on April 23, 2013 by NACSW

Social work is an open system with many opportunities, such as teaching, research, and practice. I am fortunate to have opportunities to grow in these areas as a full time social work educator and a part time clinical social work practitioner. But finding a faith-filled balance between family li...
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