“Lord, give me grace to desire only what is pleasing to you; to speak only what is true; to hold my peace when silence is wiser than speech; and to praise you with a clean heart and humble voice.” — Walter Hilton (c. 1340–1396) Source: Walter Hilton, The Scale of Perfection, trans. John P. H. Clark and Rosemary Dorward (New …
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A Prayer for Seeking God in Word and Love, Catherine of Siena, 14th Century
“O eternal God, you are a deep sea, into which the more I enter the more I find, and the more I find the more I seek. You fill us in such a way that we can neither contain nor desire anything but you. And yet you are not satisfied unless we ask for great things. Give me, then, a …
Forthcoming from Integratio Press, Devotionals on the Teaching Life, by John Dunaway
Minding Our Hearts: Devotionals on the Teaching Life for Christian Professors Available 2026 Editor: John Marson Dunaway Total pages: 242 [View book on Integratio Press website] Description This collection of 52 devotionals is designed for college or university professors, so all entries are connected to some aspect of faculty life: the classroom experience, research, or participation in the …
Forthcoming from Integratio Press, Relationships on the Run, by Stephanie Bennett
Relationships On the Run: How to Grow Authentic Connections and Lasting Intimacy in a Hurried Culture Stephanie Bennett Available 2026 Total pages: 188 [View book on Integratio Press website] Description Stressful. Overwhelming. Too much. If these words describe the tone of your everyday life, it’s time for a change. In the midst of a fast-paced world we need strong friends …
ICYMI, Recorded Webinar, “Doing the Work Through Mockumentary: A Rhetoric of Irony in Daily Wire’s ‘Am I Racist?,'” with Brandon Knight
Title: “Doing the Work Through Mockumentary: A Rhetoric of Irony in the Daily Wire’s ‘Am I Racist?’” Presenter / Affiliation: Brandon Knight, PhD, William Carey University Date / Time: Wednesday, January 14, 6-7 pm EST Description: In 2024, the conservative media outlet Daily Wire produced a documentary film entitled Am I Racist? Created by political commentator and author Matt Walsh …
Now Available, From the Outrageous to the Scandalous: Re-imagining Christian Thinking in the Age of Tribalism and Ideological Resentment
From the Outrageous to the Scandalous: Re-imagining Christian Thinking in the Age of Tribalism and Ideological Resentment Now Available Editors: Robert H. Woods Jr. and Mark Allan Steiner Foreword: J. Matthew Melton Afterword: Kenneth R. Chase Purchase on Amazon (Associates Link) Total pages: 530 Price: $40.00 Purchase on Ingram From the Outrageous to the Scandalous: Re-imaginin …. Woods, Robert …
Coming Soon, Integratio Press, Relationships on the Run, by Stephanie Bennett
Relationships On the Run: How to Grow Authentic Connections and Lasting Intimacy in a Hurried Culture Stephanie Bennett Available 2026 Total pages: 188 [View book on Integratio Press website] Description Stressful. Overwhelming. Too much. If these words describe the tone of your everyday life, it’s time for a change. In the midst of a fast-paced world we need strong friends …
Coming Soon from Integratio Press, In Their Steps, by Chris Hamstra
In Their Steps: What Jesus and His Disciples Teach about Sharing Our Leadership Life Stories in Transformational Ways Available 2026 Author: Chris Hamstra Total pages: 128 [View book on Integratio Press website] Description This book helps individuals discover, develop, and deliver their leadership life stories. Through examples of Jesus and His twelve disciples, readers will understand more about …
Quote of the Week, Humility in Speech, by Symeon the New Theologian, 10th Century
“A person who suffers bitterly when slighted or insulted should recognize from this that he still harbors the ancient serpent in his breast. If he quietly endures the insult or responds with great humility, he weakens the serpent and lessens its hold.” — Symeon the New Theologian (949–1022) Source: Symeon the New Theologian, The Practical and Theological Chapters, in Symeon …
Upcoming Webinar, “Doing the Work Through Mockumentary: A Rhetoric of Irony in Daily Wire’s ‘Am I Racist?,'” with Brandon Knight
Title: “Doing the Work Through Mockumentary: A Rhetoric of Irony in the Daily Wire’s ‘Am I Racist?’” Presenter / Affiliation: Brandon Knight, PhD, William Carey University Date / Time: Wednesday, January 14, 6-7 pm EST Description: In 2024, the conservative media outlet Daily Wire produced a documentary film entitled Am I Racist? Created by political commentator and author Matt Walsh …
A Prayer for Wisdom in Speech and Silence, by Johannes Scotus, 9th Century
“Lord, grant me the grace to speak as I ought, and to understand what I speak. May my tongue be guided by Your wisdom, and my mind illumined by Your light, so that I may not err in what I say, nor be deceived in what I hear. Let every word be a step toward truth, and every silence a …
Quote of the Week, The Heart Behind Every Word, by Peter Abelard, 12th Century
“For it is not the deed itself, but the intention of the doer, that makes the sin.” —Peter Abelard (1079 -1142) Source: Peter Abelard, Ethics (Scito te ipsum), trans. D. E. Luscombe (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1971), 6. Reflection: How might examining my intentions before I speak help me communicate with greater integrity, charity, or clarity?
A Prayer for Seeking God, from Anselm of Canterbury, 12th Century
“Teach me to seek You, and reveal Yourself to me as I seek; for I cannot seek You unless You teach me, nor find You unless You reveal Yourself.” —Anselm of Canterbury (1033 – 1109) Source: Anselm of Canterbury, Proslogion, trans. Thomas Williams (Indianapolis: Hackett, 1995), 82. Reflection: How might seeking God first reshape the way I speak, teach, or communicate …
CCSN’s first-ever Chaplain in Residence, Dr. Tom Carmody
Please join us in welcoming Thomas J. Carmody (PhD, Regent University) as the CCSN’s first-ever Chaplain in Residence. Dr. Carmody currently serves as a Professor of Communication in the Communication Department of the Patty Arvielo School Business and Management at Vanguard University where he has taught for over 35 years. His research focus ranges from nineteenth-century American sermonic rhetoric, comic …
End-of-year thanks, and Invitation
Greetings, CCSN Community. As the year comes to a close, we wish you a very blessed Christmas celebration, and that you and yours enter 2026 with joy! We want to thank you for your support of the CCSN community and invite you to continue to support our efforts moving forward. As you know, like any non-profit, everything we are able …
