Neither Jew, Nor Greek seeks to engage in scholarly and scriptural conversations about the cultural divisions in Christ’s body which prevent us from being One. Jesus expressed in John 13:35 that the world would know we were followers of the Messiah by how we love one another. In addition to our personal biases, there are systems in place that offer arguments …
Quote of the Week, A Thinking Man, by G.K. Chesterton
“A thinking man should always attack the strongest thing in his own time. For the strongest thing of the time is always too strong.” —G. K. Chesterton Source: G.K. Chesterton, quoted in Maisie Ward, Gilbert Keith Chesterton (New York: Penguin, 1944, 1958), 319.
A Prayer for Peaceful Relationships with Co-Workers
Prayer for Peaceful Relationships with Co-Workers “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” – Romans 12:18 Father, Thank You for those who You have placed around me at work. I know that we all come from different backgrounds and many of us do not share a lot in common. But one thing is …
A Prayer for Good Communication in Our Meetings Today
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” – Ephesians 4:29 Father, We come to You, with thankful hearts for bringing us together today. As we prepare to meet together, I ask that You fill each of …
Quote of the Week, the power of words
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 (New International Version)
Book Review, C. S. Lewis and the Craft of Communication
Book Reviewed: Beebe, Steven A. C. S. Lewis and the Craft of Communication (New York: Peter Lang Publishing, 2020). Reviewed By: Nicholas R. Pertler Journal of Christian Teaching Practice, Volume 10 (January-December 2023) Reviewer Affiliation: Point Loma Nazarene University Total Pages: 303 ISBN-13: 978-1-4331-7234-2 How can we improve as communicators? While knowledge and practice are essential, we also need great …
Column entry, Let’s Talk Family, Parenting as Discipleship
Column: Let’s Talk Family: Conversations about Faith and Family Flourishing Column entry: Parenting as Discipleship 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 we …
Column entry, Why Voddie Baucham’s Fault Lines Should Be Read with a Critical Eye, by John Hatch
Column title: Crossed My Mind: Thoughts on Culture and Communication Column entry: “Why Voddie Baucham’s Fault Lines Should Be Read with a Critical Eye” 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 …
Quote of the Week, Reverence Related to Technology
Reverence Related to Technology. Mercer, a friend of Mae’s, challenging her view of “the Circle,” a massive Google/Amazon/Facebook company. “We are not meant to know everything, Mae. Did you ever think that perhaps our minds are delicately calibrated between the known and the unknown? That our souls need the mysteries of night and the clarity of day? You people are …
Now Available, New Book on Playwriting and the Christian Perspective, by Gillette Elvgren
[Return to Integratio Press] Title: Playwriting: A Christian Perspective Author: Gillette Elvgren ISBN paperback: 978-1-959685-03-6 ISBN ebook: 978-1-959685-04-3 LCCN: 2023943746 258 pages Price: $27.00 Request an e-exam copy from the author: gillelvjr@gmail.comm [Amazon Associates Link below] Description The author has written and produced numerous plays for the Church, the Academy, and professional theatrical environments. In this book, he provides aesthetic …
