Book Sponsorship Program Several of you have asked about how you can support our growing publishing efforts with Integratio Press in more tangible ways. Integratio Press helps to bridge the gap between the Academy and the Church by publishing scholarly, accessible, Christ-centered books that intersect with the field of communication. We publish books across five divisions. We currently publish about a …
Column Entry, “The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election and the Real Meaning of Jeremiah 29,” by Mark Steiner
Column Title: Faithful Witness: Speaking and Living Truth in Public Life Column Entry: “The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election and the Real Meaning of Jeremiah 29” By Mark Allan Steiner, PhD, Christopher Newport University Column Description: It is all too often true that American Christians, just as the Apostle Paul warned against in Romans 12:2, are conformed to the pattern of …
A Prayer for Enlightenment, 5th Century, Liturgy of the Blessed Apostles
For Enlightenment Enlighten, O our Lord and God, the movements of our meditations to hear and understand the sweet listenings to Thy life-giving and divine commands; and grant unto us through Thy grace and mercy to gather from them the assurance of love, and hope, and salvation suitable to soul and body, and we shall sing to Thee everlasting glory …
Quote of the Week, Solitude and Understanding, by Thomas Merton
“Solitude and silence teach me to love my brothers for what they are, not for what they say.” –Thomas Merton, 20th Century Trappist Monk, A Year with Thomas Merton: Daily Meditations from His Journals – A Spiritual Guide for Reflection, Gratitude, and Self-Care in the Pursuit of a Mindful Christian Life (p. 8) (Amazon Associates Link)
Quote of the Week, No Ordinary People, by C.S. Lewis
“There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Nations, cultures, arts, civilizations – these are mortal, and their life is to ours as the life of a gnat. But it is immortals whom we joke with, work with, marry, snub and exploit – immortal horrors or everlasting splendors. This does not mean that we are …
A Prayer for Blessing, 5th Century
A Prayer for Blessing Bless all who worship Thee, from the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same. Of Thy goodness, give us; with Thy love, inspire us; by Thy spirit guide us; by Thy power, protect us; in Thy mercy, receive us now and always. Amen. —5th Century, An Ancient Collect.
Recent Vlog Entry, Nothing Goes to Waste, with Stephanie Bennett
In this entry: Nothing goes to waste . . . In the Secret Place Henri Nouwen’s compilation volume, The Only Necessary Thing is the subject of today’s video. What is this necessary thing? How can it help us nurture relationships that flourish and are lasting? Understanding the importance of staying focused helps us maintain balance, trust, and hope in the new …
Book Review, Just Words: Lessons of Ancient Education, Classical Rhetoric, and Pagan Religion for a Post-Christian World
Book Reviewed: Williams, Mark A.E. Just Words: Lessons of Ancient Education, Classical Rhetoric, and Pagan Religion for a Post-Christian World (Pasco, WA: Integratio Press, 2024). Journal of Christian Teaching Practice, Volume 12, 2025 (January – December) Reviewed by: David Dockery Reviewer Affiliation: Texas A&M University Total Pages: 252 ISBN-13: 978-1959685111 Some books have a title that only begins to capture the …
Quote of the Week, A New Year’s Communication Pledge, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (New International Version) Questions for reflection: How might we turn these verses into a communication pledge for 2025? What would it mean for others if your communication arose . . . from a heart whose desire was to delight in …
A Prayer for the New Year, by Howard Snyder
Prayer for New Year’s Day We give you thanks, most gracious God, for the beauty of earth and sky and sea; for the richness of mountains, plains, and rivers; for the songs of birds and the loveliness of flowers. We praise you for these good gifts, and pray that we may safeguard them for our posterity. Grant that we may …
