Column Title: Leadership Life Stories: Communicating and Leading through Your Story Column Entry: “Living and Speaking as Disciples” 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 of …
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A Prayer for Patient and Faithful Speech, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 20th Century
“O God, early in the morning I cry unto thee. Help me to pray, and to think only of thee. I cannot pray alone. In me there is darkness, but with thee there is light. I am lonely, but thou leavest me not. I am feeble in heart, but thou givest me help. I am restless, but with thee there …
Quote of the Week, The Ethics of Speaking Well, by John Calvin, 16th Century
“Wherefore, if the true fear and love of God dwell in us, we must endeavour, as far as is lawful and expedient, and as far as charity admits, neither to listen nor give utterance to bitter and acrimonious charges, nor rashly entertain sinister suspicions.” –John Calvin (1509–1564) Source: John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, trans. Henry Beveridge (Edinburgh: Calvin …
Book Review, Relationships on the Run: How to Grow Authentic Connections and Lasting Intimacy in a Hurried Culture
Book Reviewed: Stephanie Bennett, Relationships on the Run: How to Grow Authentic Connections and Lasting Intimacy in a Hurried Culture (Pasco, WA: Integratio Press, 2026). Journal of Christian Teaching Practice, volume 13. Reviewed By: Kevin Jones, PhD, Professor of Communication Reviewer Affiliation: George Fox University Total Pages: 180 ISBN: 978-1-959685-37-1 Book Reviewed: Stephanie Bennett, Relationships on the Run: How to …
A Prayer for Keeping the Door of My Lips, by William Romaine, 18th Century
“Lord, keep the door of my lips, that no corrupt communication may proceed out of my mouth, but only that which is good to the use of edifying. Let my words be seasoned with grace, and directed to Thy glory.” –William Romaine (1714–1795) Source: William Romaine, The Life of Faith (London: J. Worrall, 1763), 87. Reflection: Where do my words most …
