“Let your speech be always with grace.” — John Chrysostom (c. 349 – 407) Source: John Chrysostom, Homilies on the Acts of the Apostles, Hom. 45, in Nicene and Post‑Nicene Fathers, First Series, vol. 11, ed. Philip Schaff (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1994), 284. Reflection: In what ways might “speech with grace” reshape the tone, intention, and impact of the conversations I …
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A Prayer Before the Word is Spoken, by Symeon the New Theologian, 10th Century
“Shine in our hearts, O Master who loves humankind, the pure light of Your divine knowledge, and open the eyes of our mind to understand Your gospel teachings.” — Symeon the New Theologian (949 – 1022), Prayer for Illumination. Source: Symeon the New Theologian, Prayer for Illumination, in Symeon the New Theologian: The Discourses, trans. C. J. deCatanzaro (New York: Paulist …
Column Entry, “Communication as Communion: A StorySLAM Win and Still Learning,” by Chris Hamstra
Column Title: Leadership Life Stories: Communicating and Leading through Your Story Column Entry: “Communication as Communion: A StorySLAM Win and Still Learning” 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, …
Quote of the Week, The Purpose of Speech, by Richard Hooker, 16th Century
“The end of speech is to teach, to inform, to persuade, and to move.” — Richard Hooker (1554 – 1600) Source: Richard Hooker, Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity, 1.14. Reflection: How might my words today better reflect these purposes—teaching, informing, persuading, and moving others toward what is good?
Job Posting, Faculty, Dept. Head, Great Northern University
Great Northern University Faculty Search: Program Head Communication Great Northern University is a fully accredited Christian liberal arts university in Spokane, Washington. GNU was founded in 2018 by a group of faculty who were driven by their faith in Jesus and the need for biblically-grounded education in the Inland Northwest. That biblical grounding includes a required Bible minor (six courses) …
