“The Humiliated Word in a Time of Crisis,” July 14-16, 2026 Ellul Call for Papers
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Quote of the Week, Humility and Faithful Communication, Jonathan Edwards, 17th Century
“A truly humble man is sensible of his natural distance from God; of his dependence on Him; of the insufficiency of his own power and wisdom; and that it is by God’s power that he is upheld and provided for, and that he needs God’s wisdom to lead and guide him, and His might to enable him to do what …
A Prayer for Listening, by John Calvin, 16th Century
This prayer was offered at the end of Calvin’s exposition on Zechariah 7, where he reflects on the importance of listening to God’s word rather than merely performing religious rituals: “Grant, Almighty God, that as thou hast been pleased to draw us this day by thy word, and to speak to us with so much kindness, we may not be …
A Prayer for Seasoned Speech, by John Wesley, 18th Century
“Lord, let my words be seasoned with salt, that they may minister grace to the hearers.” –John Wesley, 18th Century Source: John Wesley, Journals and Diaries V (1765–75), ed. W. Reginald Ward and Richard P. Heitzenrater, vol. 22 of The Bicentennial Edition of the Works of John Wesley (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1993), 215.
Column entry, “From the Valley to the Summit,” by Chris Hamstra
Column Title: Leadership Life Stories: Communicating and Leading through Your Story Column Entry: “From the Valley to the Summit” By Chris Hamstra, PhD, Davenport University Description: There is a power when people come together to share stories. As people of faith, the practice and process of storytelling helps us understand ourselves, our communities, and our organizations. When combined with leadership, stories provide examples …
