Column Entry, “Untangling CRT for Christians (Part 4 of 4),” by John Hatch

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Column title: Crossed My Mind: Thoughts on Culture and Communication Column entry: “Untangling CRT for Christians (Part 4 of 4)” By John Hatch, Ph.D. Eastern University (retired) CCSN Senior Fellow Column Description: As Christians, we are called to have the mind of Christ. This goes against the grain of our social and cultural conditioning. We seek personal or political advancement; …

Quote of the Week, Hospitality and Communication, by Henri Nouwen

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“Hospitality, therefore, means primarily the creation of free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend instead of an enemy. Hospitality is not to change people, but to offer them space where change can take place. It is not to bring men and women over to our side, but to offer freedom not disturbed by dividing lines.” ― …

Quote of the week, Our Christian Intellectual Life, by Frank Gaebelein

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“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 …

Quote of the Week, The Task for Christ Followers, by Gregory of Nyssa, 4th Century

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“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? …