Keeping the Faith in Grad School February entry: “Quitting and Keeping the Faith” Column Description: Writing as a Christian who is a doctoral student at a public institution of higher learning, Lakelyn reflects on how graduate students can maintain their faith in graduate school when it seems hard to do. This column is not about how to “beat” the “other” …
Column entry, “Failing to Call the Audience to Action,” by Brandon Knight
Column Title: In Search of Right Words: Saint Augustine, Rhetoric, and Preaching By Brandon Knight, Ph.D. William Carey University February: “Failing to Call the Audience to Action” Column Description: Saint Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, in his work On Christian Doctrine, illustrates the important relationship between preaching and rhetoric. Even in his day, many questioned what use the church could possibly …
Quote of the week, Motivation, J. Oswald Sanders
“It is motivation that determines ambition’s character. Our Lord never taught against the urge to high achievement, but He did expose and condemn unworthy motivation.” What makes our ambition “worthy” vs. “unworthy”? Source: J. Oswald Sanders, Spiritual Leadership, upd. and exp. (Chicago: Moody, 1994), 14.
Integratio Press, New Book, Family Communication and the Christian Faith, by Jonathan Pettigrew and Diane Badzinski
This book is NOW available on Amazon and all other major retailers and wholesalers. Follow us for updates on Facebook: www.facebook.com/theccsn, or join the network (it’s free)! Instructor’s may request an e-exam, or e-proof copy here: administrator@theccsn.com Instructor’s Guide Instructor’s Guide Instructors adopting the text may request access to this password protected instructor’s page here: administrator@theccsn.com The manual includes the …
A Prayer to Confirm our Faith and Hope in Your Grace and Mercy, by Veit Dietrich
Confirm our Faith and Hope in Your Grace and Mercy Lord God, heavenly Father, may your Holy Spirit strengthen our hearts and confirm our faith and hope in your grace and mercy. Although we have reason to fear because of our conscience, our sin and our unworthiness, we may nevertheless, with the woman of Canaan, hold fast to your grace …
Quote of the week, Abraham Joshua Heschel
“There is something sacred in every moment.” Abraham Joshua Heschel, God in Search of Man: A Philosophy of Judaism (New York: Harper and Row, 1955), 74.
Column entry, “Let’s Talk Family,” by Jonathan Pettigrew and Diane Badzinski
Column: Let’s Talk Family: Conversations about Faith and Family Flourishing Column entry: Let’s Talk about Love 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 have families. And …
Vlog entry, “Better Than Flowers or Chocolate,” by Stephanie Bennett
Description: Join Stephanie as she reflects on our recent Valentine’s Day celebration from a different perspective. . . To understand and be understood is a beautiful thing. Giving another the gift of listening to their story is better than chocolates, even better than flowers! You can show your friend or mate that you care enough to listen carefully to really …
Column entry, “Ashes and Light, Children and Lightness,” by John Hatch
Column title: Crossed My Mind: Thoughts on Culture and Communication Column entry: “Ashes and Light, Children and Lightness” 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; Christ seeks …
A Prayer for Perfect Love, by Saint Augustine
Heavenly Father, I offer up this prayer for perfect love in all of my life, including my communication with others. May the words I choose, the symbols I use, the nonverbal gestures I display, bear witness to your perfect love for me and the world. Perfect Love Grant me, even me, my dearest Lord, to know you, and love you, …
