A Call from the Jacque Ellul Society for submissions: What is the word’s status today? In a time marked by division and polarization over politics, medicine, science, culture, or even what it means to be human, often words are weaponized and truth is buried under lies. Confronted by such circumstances, what would it look like to attune ourselves to the …
Two Tenure-track Positions, Geneva College
Two tenure-track openings at Geneva College. Full details in the links below: Finance and Accounting – Tenure Track Entrepreneurship -Tenure Track
Quote of the Week, Guarding Your Mouth
“Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” –Psalm 141:3 (New International Version) Questions for reflection: In a culture that weaponizes words to serve personal agendas, what guards can we set up to make sure we are not using words and images to destroy our neighbors?Â
A Prayer for Divine Help, Fifth Century, Gelasian Sacramentary
A Prayer for Divine Help Stretch forth, O Lord, Thy mercy over all Thy servants everywhere, even the right hand of heavenly help, that they may seek Thee with their whole heart, and obtain what they rightly ask for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. —Gelasian Sacramentary.
Quote of the Week, The Desire for Many Things, Evagrius, Desert Father
“Cut the desire for many things out of your heart and so prevent your mind being dispersed and your stillness lost.” –Evagrius, Desert Father, from The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks, Benedicta Ward, Editor, p. 10.
A Prayer for Heavenly-mindedness, 5th Century
For Heavenly-Mindedness Grant us, O Lord, not to mind earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to cleave to those that shall abide; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. —Leonine Sacramentary, 5th Century
New Vlog Entry, The Wisdom of St. Francis of Assisi, by Stephanie Bennett
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 …
Call for Book Reviewer, Healthy Christian Minds: A Biblical, Practical, and Sometimes Philosophical Exploration of Intellectual Virtues and VicesÂ
The Journal of Christian Teaching Practice is seeking a reviewer for Elmer John Thiessen’s new book Healthy Christian Minds: A Biblical, Practical, and Sometimes Philosophical Exploration of Intellectual Virtues and Vices (Cascade Press). The ideal reviewer would be someone who studies/teaches communication ethics or dialogic civility. Our time frame is flexible. If you are interested, please reach out directly to the JCTP Book Review …
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 …
Full-time, Tenure Track in Communications, Taylor University
View the full details here. Submitted by Julie Borkin, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Communication
