“In contrast to the secularist outlook, said Gaebelein, Christians must insist that ‘our intellectual life is infused with faith.’ But that does not mean that Christian intellectual activity is an easy thing. We must pay a price if we are to use our minds to glorify God. ‘And the price will not come down. It is nothing less than the …
A Prayer, On Earth as It is in Heaven, by Gillette Elvgren
On Earth as It is in Heaven Lord, never having been there, my question is: What is heaven on earth to me? Is it the possibility of man existing side by side with the animals, none preying upon the other? Is it taking part in the dance of the stars in heaven, of the trees and mountains and waves in …
Quote of the Week, The Task for Christ Followers, by Gregory of Nyssa, 4th Century
“The task for followers of Christ is to take on the things that lift our spirit and let go of, that is, become poor to, the things that drag us down.” –Gregory of Nyssa, 4th century, from Gregory of Nyssa: Sermons on the Beatitudes (Formatio, 2012), p. 33. Questions for reflection: How does your communication “lift the spirit” of others? …
A Prayer to Live My Christianity, by Peter Marshall
“. . . So may I go from this place to live my Christianity every day, in the things I say to others, in the things I do for others, in the way I live with others, that my own witness may be made to the love of Christ Jesus, my Lord. A-men” –Peter Marshall (1902-1949), from The Prayers of …
Quote of the Week, Gentle Words
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” –Proverbs 15:1 (New International Version) Questions for reflection: what does a “gentle” answer look or sound like? Is it difficult for you to be “gentle” with your communication? What makes your communication “harsh”?Â
A Prayer to God the Father, St. Ambrose of Milan, 4th Century
Prayer to God the Father O Lord, who has mercy upon all, take away from me my sins, and mercifully kindle in me the fire of Your Holy Spirit. Take away from me the heart of stone, and give me a heart of flesh, a heart to love and adore You, a heart to delight in You, to follow and …
June 30 Workshop, Faith, Community, and Student Life
[Return to main workshops/conferences 2025 page] Lead Presenters/Facilitators: Brandon Knight, Assistant Professor of Speech Communication, William Carey University; Elaine V. Fung, Regent University Additional Presenters: David Dockery, Texas A&M; Candace Saunders-Grewe, Regent University; Ines Petrovic GarcÃa, Regent University; David Enns, Liberty University Date/Time: Monday, June 30, 2025 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: In this …
Prayer of Thanksgiving for Adoption, by Terri Lynn Cornwell
Prayer of Thanksgiving for Adoption, from Your Adopted Children Let us pray. Loving, God, for the many ways adoption has touched our lives here on earth, We thank you. For the joy brought to parents who have achieved the dream of a family through adoption, We thank you. For the special happiness added to families by an adopted brother, …
Column entry, “The Image of God and ‘The Narrow Path’ to AI Sanity,” by Elizabeth McLaughlin
Column Title: Communitas Column Entry: “The Image of God and ‘The Narrow Path’ to AI Sanity” Column Description: The term Communitas refers to an unstructured community of equal members often traveling from one place to another. Like the characters in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, we are fellow pilgrims on the road towards the Father’s house, following Jesus as the way, truth, …
Column entry, “The Masters, the Master, and Love Belied,” by Chase Mitchell
Column: Image to Image: Musings on Faith, Media, and Story December entry: “The Masters, the Master, and Love Belied” Column Description: Image to Image: Musings on Faith, Media, and Story is a monthly column that illuminates old and new ideas about media ecology from a Christian perspective. Dr. Mitchell will explore what it means to bear God’s image and Christian witness in …
