“Lord, set a guard over my mouth, and keep watch over the door of my lips, that I may not offend in word, nor speak anything unworthy of You.” — Jean Gerson (1363 – 1429) Source: Jean Gerson, Practical Guide to Spiritual Prayer, trans. unknown (London: T. Richardson, 1884), prayer section. Reflection: What kinds of words do I most need …
Quote of the Week, Learning to Speak Through Silence, by Thomas à Kempis, 15 Century
“Accustom yourself to keep silence, and you will learn to speak with wisdom.” —Thomas à Kempis (1380 – 1471) Source: Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ, trans. William Benham (London: J. M. Dent, 1907), 35. Reflection: Where might greater silence in my life be necessary for my words to become more truthful, charitable, or wise?
Summer Workshop, June 8, Raising the Wise Digital Native, with Stacey and Garrett Gerhart
[Learn more about other summer workshops in Faith and Communication] Raising the Wise Digital Native: Parenting with Faith, Courage, and Clarity Lead Presenters/Facilitators: Stacey Gerhart, California Baptist University; Garrett Gerhart, Life Bible Fellowship Church Date/Time: Monday, June 8, 2026 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: Technology is no longer just entertainment for kids. It is how …
Summer Workshop, June 4, Teaching the Introductory Communication Course, with Bill Strom
[Learn more about other summer workshops in Faith and Communication] Teaching the Introductory Communication Course: A Covenantal Perspective for Integration, Student Self-Inquiry, and Classroom Engagement Lead Presenter/Facilitator: Bill Strom, Professor of Media + Communication at Trinity Western University Date/Time: Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: The introductory communication course offers a special …
Summer Workshop on Publishing, June 1, Word-Gardening: From Seed (Idea) to Fruit (Publication), with Rodney Clapp
[Learn more about other summer workshops in Faith and Communication] Word-Gardening: From Seed (Idea) to Fruit (Publication) Lead Presenter/Facilitator: Rodney Clapp, Editor, Cascade Books Date/Time: Monday, June 1, 2026 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: Drawing on nearly fifty years’ work editing newspapers, magazines, and books, Rodney Clapp offers tips and guidance for the span of …
A Prayer for Words that Minister Grace, by John Henry Newman, 19th Century
“O Lord, give us grace to be faithful and wise in all our words; that what we speak may be seasoned with truth and charity, and may minister grace unto the hearers.” —John Henry Newman (1801–1890) Source: John Henry Newman, Meditations and Devotions (London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1893), 365. Reflection: Where might I need to let truth and charity …
Quote of the Week, Truth that Travels Slowly, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, 19th Century
“A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” —Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892) *this line appears in 19th‑century print and is widely attributed to Spurgeon in his own lifetime. It is not a paraphrase. Source: Charles Haddon Spurgeon, The Christian Advocate (New York), 1855. Reflection: Where in my own communication do I need …
Registration Open, 2026 NCA Pre-con, Minding the Pews: The Problems and Possibilities of Connecting Christian Scholarship with the Church
A Dialogic Unconference Hosted by the Christianity and Communication Studies Network (thecssn.com) Date/Location/Time: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, on the campus of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm (lunch and dinner included). Keynote presenter: Dr. James K. Dew, President, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary The “What”? Since Mark Noll called attention to the “scandal of the evangelical …
Early Bird Registration, 2026 Summer Workshops in Communication
CCSN 2026 SUMMER WORKSHOPS and CONFERENCES in Communication 1. Registration is now open for all 6 summer events. 2. Format: All 6 events are offered in the virtual environment through Zoom and are from 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT (with one exception, see Workshop No. 6 below), on Monday and Thursday beginning June 1 and ending June 25. Recordings …
A Prayer for Speech Seasoned with Grace, William Law, 18th Century
“O God, rescue me from all false, vain, and foolish talk; and let my words be such as are seasoned with salt, ministering grace unto the hearers.” — William Law (1686–1761) Source: William Law, A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life (London: William Innys, 1729), 356. (Note: Wording is exact from the 1729 edition.) Reflection: Where might God be inviting …
