“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
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 / …
Recorded Webinar, From Fourth Estate to Jubilee: How Journalists Should Approach their Craft from a New Paradigm
Title: From Fourth Estate to Jubilee: How Journalists Should Approach their Craft from a New Paradigm Presenter: Stephen Perry, PhD, Regent University Date/time: Monday, March 31, 6-7 pm EDT Description: Originally, newspapers not only reported government edicts, but they listed ship manifests of goods, sermons preached, and lessons on good manners. Along the way, their focus leaned more and more toward …
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
