“Set a watch, Lord, upon my mouth, and keep the door of my lips; that I may not speak unadvisedly with my tongue. Let the law of kindness be in my mouth, and the gospel of peace rule in my heart; that out of the abundance of the heart my mouth may speak, and that my speech may be seasoned …
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Quote of the Week, The Weight of Small Words, by Hannah More, 18th Century
“If we take care of the moments, the years will take care of themselves.” —Hannah More (1745-1833) Source: Hannah More, Strictures on the Modern System of Female Education (London: T. Cadell, 1799), 1:14. Reflection: What “small moments” in my speech today—quick comments, quiet reactions, passing conversations—are forming the person I am becoming?
A Prayer for Words that Minister Grace, by Thomas Becon, 16th Century
“Grant, O Lord, that my tongue be not given to evil speaking, nor my lips to deceitful words. Keep me, good Lord, that I neither slander nor backbite my neighbour, but that I may ever speak the truth in love, and so order my words that they may edify and not destroy. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of my …
Quote of the Week, The Fruit of Well-Speaking, by Richard Hooker, 16th Century
“The fruit of well‑doing is a quiet conscience, and the fruit of well‑speaking is a good name.” —Richard Hooker (1554-1600) Source: Richard Hooker, Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity, in The Works of that Learned and Judicious Divine Mr. Richard Hooker, ed. John Keble, 7th ed., vol. 2 (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1888), 343. Reflection: How might my speech today bear …
A Memorial Celebration of Life for Michael P. Graves (1943-2026), Saturday, April 25th, 11 am
In Loving Memory of Michael P. Graves.
Registration Open, Summer Workshop, Integrating Faith in the Intercultural Communication Classroom
Lead Presenters/Facilitators: L. Ripley Smith (Bethel University, St. Paul); Lily A. Arasaratnam-Smith (Alphacrucis University College, Australia) Date/Time: Thursday, June 25, 2026| 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: Teaching intercultural communication at Christian universities has become both necessary and complicated by increasingly plural and polarized societies and student bodies. When faced with interacting with people from different cultural …
Registration Open, Summer Workshops, Forming Institutions that Flourish: Integrating Faith and Academic Administration
Lead Facilitators: Donna Elkins, Campbellsville University; Robert Woods, CCSN Executive Director Additional Presenters/Roundtable Discussants: Tom Carmody (Vanguard University); Shane Garrison (Campbellsville University); Jeff Groeling (Taylor University); Kate Mead (East Texas Baptist University); Perry Glanzer (Baylor University) Date/Time: Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: Administrators shape the conditions under which Christian teaching, scholarship, …
Registration Open, Summer Workshop, Stewarding Studentship: Navigating Faith and Learning in the Graduate Experience
Lead Facilitators: David Enns, GateWay Church; Elaine V. Fung, Regent University Date/Time: Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: This workshop begins with communication graduate students sharing stories about how they integrate Christian faith into their student life. Next, a roundtable discussion will invite participants to exchange ideas and best practices for effectively …
A Prayer to Keep Watch Over the Door of My Lips, by Jean Gerson, 15th Century
“Lord, set a guard over my mouth, and keep watch over the door of my lips, that I may not offend in word, nor speak anything unworthy of You.” — Jean Gerson (1363 – 1429) Source: Jean Gerson, Practical Guide to Spiritual Prayer, trans. unknown (London: T. Richardson, 1884), prayer section. Reflection: What kinds of words do I most need …
Quote of the Week, Learning to Speak Through Silence, by Thomas à Kempis, 15 Century
“Accustom yourself to keep silence, and you will learn to speak with wisdom.” —Thomas à Kempis (1380 – 1471) Source: Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ, trans. William Benham (London: J. M. Dent, 1907), 35. Reflection: Where might greater silence in my life be necessary for my words to become more truthful, charitable, or wise?
Summer Workshop, June 8, Raising the Wise Digital Native, with Stacey and Garrett Gerhart
[Learn more about other summer workshops in Faith and Communication] Raising the Wise Digital Native: Parenting with Faith, Courage, and Clarity Lead Presenters/Facilitators: Stacey Gerhart, California Baptist University; Garrett Gerhart, Life Bible Fellowship Church Date/Time: Monday, June 8, 2026 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: Technology is no longer just entertainment for kids. It is how …
Summer Workshop, June 4, Teaching the Introductory Communication Course, with Bill Strom
[Learn more about other summer workshops in Faith and Communication] Teaching the Introductory Communication Course: A Covenantal Perspective for Integration, Student Self-Inquiry, and Classroom Engagement Lead Presenter/Facilitator: Bill Strom, Professor of Media + Communication at Trinity Western University Date/Time: Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: The introductory communication course offers a special …
Summer Workshop on Publishing, June 1, Word-Gardening: From Seed (Idea) to Fruit (Publication), with Rodney Clapp
[Learn more about other summer workshops in Faith and Communication] Word-Gardening: From Seed (Idea) to Fruit (Publication) Lead Presenter/Facilitator: Rodney Clapp, Editor, Cascade Books Date/Time: Monday, June 1, 2026 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER HERE Description: Drawing on nearly fifty years’ work editing newspapers, magazines, and books, Rodney Clapp offers tips and guidance for the span of …
A Prayer for Words that Minister Grace, by John Henry Newman, 19th Century
“O Lord, give us grace to be faithful and wise in all our words; that what we speak may be seasoned with truth and charity, and may minister grace unto the hearers.” —John Henry Newman (1801–1890) Source: John Henry Newman, Meditations and Devotions (London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1893), 365. Reflection: Where might I need to let truth and charity …
Quote of the Week, Truth that Travels Slowly, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, 19th Century
“A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” —Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892) *this line appears in 19th‑century print and is widely attributed to Spurgeon in his own lifetime. It is not a paraphrase. Source: Charles Haddon Spurgeon, The Christian Advocate (New York), 1855. Reflection: Where in my own communication do I need …
