Book Reviewed: Stephanie Bennett, Relationships on the Run: How to Grow Authentic Connections and Lasting Intimacy in a Hurried Culture (Pasco, WA: Integratio Press, 2026). Journal of Christian Teaching Practice, volume 13. Reviewed By: Kevin Jones, PhD, Professor of Communication Reviewer Affiliation: George Fox University Total Pages: 180 ISBN: 978-1-959685-37-1 Book Reviewed: Stephanie Bennett, Relationships on the Run: How to …
A Prayer for Keeping the Door of My Lips, by William Romaine, 18th Century
“Lord, keep the door of my lips, that no corrupt communication may proceed out of my mouth, but only that which is good to the use of edifying. Let my words be seasoned with grace, and directed to Thy glory.” –William Romaine (1714–1795) Source: William Romaine, The Life of Faith (London: J. Worrall, 1763), 87. Reflection: Where do my words most …
Quote of the Week, When the Heart Governs the Tongue, by Robert South, 17th Century
“He that would govern his tongue must first govern his heart; for the mouth is but the servant of the mind. And when the heart is full of grace, the tongue will be full of truth.” –Robert South (1634–1716) Source: Robert South, Sermons Preached upon Several Occasions (London: Thomas Bennet, 1692), 212. Reflection: Where does my speech most clearly reveal …
Fans of C.S. Lewis and Film Unite in New Integratio Press Book, Learn More
Going to the Movies with C. S. Lewis: Exploring Theology, Christian Imagination, and the Art of Cinema Now Available Editor, Bryan Mead Total Pages: 242 Price: $30.00 Purchase (available on Amazon and Ingram) Description Going to the Movies with C. S. Lewis is an edited collection exploring the thought and theology of C. S. Lewis as it relates to film …
A Prayer for Words that Give Life, by Horatius Bonar, 19th Century
“Keep me from all words that would do harm, and make me to speak only those that will do good. Let my tongue be a fountain of life, not of death; of healing, not of wounding; of comfort, not of sorrow; of truth, not of falsehood; of faith, not of unbelief; of love, not of bitterness; of peace, not of …
Quote of the Week, The Gift of Speech as Blessings, by J.R. Miller, 19th Century
“We should not be willing to misuse our gift of speech, or to fail to use it to bless the world.” –J. R. Miller (1840–1912) Source: J. R. Miller, Young People’s Problems (Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication and Sabbath-School Work, 1898), 142. Reflection: How might your daily conversations change if you treated every word as a potential act of blessing?
New Book from Integratio Press, Terms of Our Times, by Dennis D. Cali
Terms of our Times: Seven Words that Erode Our Humanity and Seven that Can Restore It Now Available Author: Dennis D. Cali Affiliation: University of Texas at Tyler Pages: 180 Purchase (Available on Amazon and Ingram) Description In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, our lives are changed in ways we frequently fail to notice. We work faster …
A Prayer for Speech that Honors God, by Jean Gerson, 15th Century
“Lord, purify the thoughts of my heart, that my tongue may never stray from the truth you teach. Grant that my words may be gentle and faithful, strengthening peace among those who hear me and giving honor to you in all my speech.” —Jean Gerson (1363–1429) Source: Jean Gerson, Early Works, trans. Brian Patrick McGuire (New York: Paulist Press, 1998), …
Quote of the Week, Sincere Words Before God, by John Calvin
“We ought to speak sincerely, so that our tongue may be in accord with our heart. For nothing is more contrary to the nature of God than duplicity.” —John Calvin (1509–1564) Source: John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, trans. Henry Beveridge (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1989), 3.2.8, 1:621. Reflection: Where might I need my words and my heart to come back …
A Prayer for Faithful Speech, by Thomas Aquinas, 13th Century
“Grant me keenness of mind, capacity to remember, skill in learning, subtlety to interpret, and eloquence in speaking. Guide the beginning of my work, direct its progress, and bring it to completion.” —Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) Source: Thomas Aquinas, Oratio ante Studium, in Sancti Thomae Aquinatis Opera Omnia, vol. 43, Opuscula, ed. R. Spiazzi (Turin: Marietti, 1954), 90, §2. Reflection: Where …
