Prayer for Communicators Lord, let the good news of your marvelous deeds fall on every ear, and let all tongues rejoice in your wisdom, your compassion, your faithfulness, and your love. Make me bold and let me share your Word with those you desire to reach. As my heart overflows with your love, speak through me. Let me proclaim your …
Communication Devotional, Gentle Answers, Harsh Words, by Donna Elkins
Gentle Answers, Harsh Words A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15: 1 (NIV) I was recently involved in a group email situation at work that became a flurry of harsh words rather than gentle, respectful breeze of give-and-take. The problem began when a part-time employee asked for a simple exception to the …
Quote of the Week, Beginner’s Mind, by Richard Rohr
“Beginner’s mind knows it needs something. This is a rare feeling in today’s treacherously seductive culture, however. Because it is so immediately satisfying, it is hard to remain spiritually hungry. We give answers too quickly, take away pain too easily, and too quickly stimulate.”[i]—Richard Rohr, Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer [i] Richard Rohr, Everything Belongs: The Gift of …
A Prayer for Grace to Walk in Holiness, Sarum Rite, 11th century
For Grace to Walk in Holiness O God of strength, you surpass all understanding, and you mercifully give your people mercy and judgment. Empower us to faithfully love you, and to walk this day in the way of righteousness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Source: Sarum Rite, eleventh century Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers of the …
Quote of the Week, The Need for Detachment and Attachment, by Richard Foster
“There is need for detachment—a ‘sabbath of contemplation’ as Peter of Celles, a Benedictine monk of the twelfth century, put it. But there is a danger in thinking only in terms of detachment as Jesus indicates in his story of the man who had been emptied of evil but not filled with good . . . .; we must go …
Prayer, The Lord Bless You with His Goodness, Rest, Power, Wisdom, Patience, Hope
The Lord Bless You with His Goodness, Rest, Power, Wisdom, Patience, Hope May the Lord show you the greatness of his goodness, that you overflow with thanks every day. May the Lord bless you abundantly with rest for the heart, power for virtue, wisdom for life, and patience in suffering. May the Lord bless you with joyful hope, and one …
Teacher-scholar column, Faith-learning integration in Business: Examining Presuppositions and Setting Coordinates, by Matthew Fuss
Faith-learning integration in Business: Examining Presuppositions and Setting Coordinates Matthew Fuss, PhD Geneva College In my first entry in the Teacher-scholar column, I addressed the larger topic of assisting students in developing a theology of management/HR. In this installment, I switch gears and take a look at the underlying presuppositions that misinform students’ ideas about faith and management. I also …
Prayer, My Hope and Refuge, by Thomas à Kempis
My Hope and Refuge Ah, Lord God, holy Lover of my soul, when you come into my soul, all that is within me will rejoice. You are my glory and the exultation of my heart. You are my hope and refuge in the day of my trouble. Set me free from all evil passions, and heal my heart of all …
Quote of the Week, Noticing Self, by St. Augustine
“And men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, the huge waves of the sea, the broad streams of rivers, the vastness of the ocean, and the turnings of the stars—and they do not notice themselves.”[i]—Saint Augustine of Hippo, fifth century Church Father [i] Augustine, The Confessions of Saint Augustine, Book X, Chapter 8, trans. Rex Warner (New …
Column Entry, Let’s Talk Family, “Navigating the Yellow Lights: Strategies for Handling Conflict,” Jonathan Pettigrew and Diane Badzinski
Column: Let’s Talk Family: Conversations about Faith and Family Flourishing Column entry: Navigating the Yellow Lights: Strategies for Handling Conflict 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 …
