In this entry . . . What is it about St. Francis of Assisi that keeps people reading and writing books about him? For over 800 years this man has fascinated the world. One of the most helpful things he said is simply, “What is mine to do?” What has God given you to do? Not, what is your sister’s or your mother’s …
Book Review, Habits of Hope: Educational Practices for a Weary World
Book Reviewed: Ream, Todd C., Jerry Pattengale, and Christopher J. Devers, eds. Habits of Hope: Educational Practices for a Weary World (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2024) (Amazon Associates Link) Journal of Christian Teaching Practice, Volume 12, 2025 (January – December) Reviewed By: Donna M. Elkins, PhD Reviewer Affiliation: Campbellsville University Total Pages: 148 ISBN-13: 978-1-5140-1069-3 This edited volume …
Column Entry, “Untangling CRT for Christians (Part 2 of 4),” by John Hatch
Column title: Crossed My Mind: Thoughts on Culture and Communication Column entry: “Untangling CRT for Christians (Part 2 of 4)” 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; …
Column Entry, “How to Die for the Wrong Kind of Love,” by Mark Williams
Column Title: Meaningful-Faith: Words, the Word, and a Life of Substance Column Entry: “How to Die for the Wrong Kind of Love?” By Mark Williams, Ph.D. Professor of Rhetoric, California State University, Sacramento March 2025 / February 2025 / January 2025 / July 2024 / June 2024 / May 2024 / November 2022 / October 2022 / March 2022 / …
A Prayer for Right Living, Fifth Century, Leonine Sacramentary
For Right Living Grant to us, Lord, we beseech thee, the spirit to think and do always such things as be rightful; that we, who cannot do anything that is good without thee, may by thee be enabled to live according to thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. —Leonine Sacramentary, 5th Century
Quote of the Week, Deciding to Act, by Søren Kierkegaard
“If anyone on the verge of action should judge himself according to the outcome, he would never begin.” ― Danish theologian and philosopher, Søren Kierkegaard (1813 – 1855), in Fear and Trembling (View on Amazon, Associates Link) Question for reflection: In what ways do you consider the outcome of your words and symbols before you communicate?
Book Review, The Handbook of Religion and Communication
Book Reviewed: Cohen, Yoel, and Paul A Soukup, eds, The Handbook of Religion and Communication (Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell, 2023). View on amazon (Associates Link) Journal of Christian Teaching Practice, Volume 12, 2025 (January – December) Reviewed By: Benson P. Fraser, William J. Brown, and Candace Saunders-Grewe Reviewer Affiliation: Virginia Wesleyan University, Regent University, and Mt. San Jacinto College Total Pages: …
Prayer to the Teacher, by Clement of Alexandria, 2nd Century
Prayer to the Teacher Be gracious, O Instructor, to us Thy children, Father, Charioteer of Israel, Son and Father, both in One, O Lord. Grant to us who obey Thy precepts, that we may perfect the likeness of the image, and with all our power know Him who is the good God and not a harsh judge. And do Thou …
Quote of the Week, Words that Please the Lord
“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” –Psalm 19:14 (New International Version) Question for Reflection: How is your communication pleasing to God?
New Vlog Entry, Hearing the Inner Voice, by Stephanie Bennett
In this entry . . . We are revisiting one of my favorite books today — Henri Nouwen’s Beloved. How do we experience what it means to be the beloved child of God and why is it important? God desires that we flourish. To do so, we need to grow up in the Light of the sun (His Son). There, in …
