Following Hard after God O God, I have tasted Thy goodness, and it has both satisfied me and made me thirsty for more. I am painfully conscious of my need of further grace. I am ashamed of my lack of desire. O God, the Triune God, I want to want Thee; I long to be filled with longing; I thirst …
Quote of the Week, Anger, by Saint Augustine
“What was anger when it was new became hatred when it was turned into long continuance. Anger is a weed, hatred a tree.” –Saint Augustine (354 – 430 AD), Sermons on Selected Lessons of the New Testament
Call for Book Review, Communicating for Life: Christian Stewardship in Community and Media (Upd. & Exp.)
The Journal of Christian Teaching Practice is seeking a reviewer for the revised and expanded edition of Quentin Schulze’s classic text, Communicating for Life: Christian Stewardship in Community and Media (Integratio Press, 2024). The reviewer would ideally be a professor at a Christian college or university who teaches a course in communication theory and/or an introductory communication studies class. Our time frame is flexible. …
A Prayer for National Peace, 5th Century, Leonine Sacramentary
“We beseech Thee, O Lord, be gracious to our times; that both national quietness and Christian devotion may be duly maintained by Thy bounty through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” –5th Century, Leonine Sacramentary, in Prayers of the Early Church, by J. Manning Potts
Quote of the Week, Being Alone, by George Washington
“It is better to be alone than in bad company.” —
A Prayer for Growth in Grace, by St. Irenaeus
For Growth in Grace Give perfection to beginners, O Father; give intelligence to the little ones; give aid to those who are running their course. Give sorrow to the negligent; give fervour of spirit to the lukewarm. Give to the perfect a good consummation; for the sake of Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.— —Irenaeus, Old Gallican Sacramentary
Quote of the Week, How to Keep the Darkness at Bay, from The Hobbit
“Some believe it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. It is the small, everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.” –The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (movie), 2012 (based on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien)
A Prayer for Intercession, by Polycarp, Second Century
Intercession May God the Father, and the Eternal High Priest Jesus Christ, build us up in faith and truth and love, and grant to us our portion among the saints with all those who believe on our Lord Jesus Christ. We pray for all saints, for kings and rulers, for the enemies of the Cross of Christ, and for ourselves …
Recent Vlog Entry, Communication Skills are Not Enough, by Stephanie Bennett
In this entry. . . Communication skills are essential, but they are not enough to build close and lasting relationships. We need meaning and purpose. We need the Lord! Today we use Matthew Kelly’s small book, Holy Moments, to help us talk about it. Vlog Description: The Secret Place is a boutique channel produced with love (not numbers) to inspire …
Column entry, “Christian Family Practices: Cultivating Virtue,” by Pettigrew and Badzinski
Column: Let’s Talk Family: Conversations about Faith and Family Flourishing Column entry: “Christian Family Practices: Cultivating Virtue” (Nov. 2024) By Jonathan Pettigrew, PhD, Arizona State University; Diane Badzinski, PhD, Colorado Christian University Column Description: Let’s Talk Family: Conversations about Faith and Family Flourishing is a monthly column offering a space to consider research-based, biblically-sound practices for family communication. We all …
