“It is a very important consideration that we be consecrated and dedicated to God. It means that we may think, speak, meditate, and do all things only in view of His glory.”[i]—John Calvin, French theologian and Protestant Reformer [i] John Calvin, Golden Booklet of the True Christian Life, trans. by Henry J. Van Andel (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1952), 20.
A Prayer, Lord Bless Us with Your Goodness, Rest, Power, Wisdom, Patience, and Hope, by Kirchen-Agende, 1797
The Lord Bless You with His Goodness, Rest, Power, Wisdom, Patience, Hope May the Lord show you the greatness of his goodness, that you overflow with thanks every day. May the Lord bless you abundantly with rest for the heart, power for virtue, wisdom for life, and patience in suffering. May the Lord bless you with joyful hope, and one day with the inexpressible joys of …
Quote of the week, by Jonathan Edwards, 18th Century Protestant Theologian
“Temples have their sacred images; and we see what influence they have always had over a great part of mankind; but in truth, the ideas and images in men’s minds are the invisible powers that constantly govern them; and to these they all pay universally a ready submission.”[i] —Jonathan Edwards, eighteenth-century Protestant theologian [i] Jonathan Edwards, Freedom of the Will, …
Vlog entry, Joy in the Waiting, by Stephanie Bennett
Description: How does one build spiritual muscle? Starting with God’s word to Isaiah we realize that waiting on God is a sure mark of what it means to be a Christ-follower today. We determine not to run off and do whatever we think is best, but wait on Him to show us, to guide us, to lead the way. Friends …
Thinkpiece, Providing Free Communication Curriculum for Christian High Schools, by Gary Rybold
Project Pedagogy and Retirement: Providing Free Communication Curriculum For Christian High Schools Gary Rybold, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Irvine Valley College ProjectCom.org I competed in forensics for four years of high school and four years of college. In the corporate world I was in sales, training, and management. Now, freshly retired from 30 years of coaching forensics and teaching communication courses at …
Column Entry, Let’s Talk Family, “Traffic Light Conflict,” by Jonathan Pettigrew and Diane Badzinski
Column: Let’s Talk Family: Conversations about Faith and Family Flourishing Column entry: Traffic Light Conflict By Jonathan Pettigrew, PhD, Arizona State University; Diane Badzinski, PhD, Colorado Christian University Column Description: Let’s Talk Family: Conversations about Faith and Family Flourishing is a monthly column offering a space to consider research-based, biblically-sound practices for family communication. We all have families. And we …
A Prayer for Truth and Honesty, by B.T. Roberts and Howard Snyder
Truth is too high a price to pay for consistency. If you are deceived a dozen times a day, have the frankness and humility to confess it. It is a thousand times better to be true and honest, than to be consistent in error. So long as you are too proud to admit mistakes the Lord cannot lead you. — B. …
Column entry, “Preaching to Entertain,” by Brandon Knight
Column Title: In Search of Right Words: Saint Augustine, Rhetoric, and Preaching By Brandon Knight, Ph.D. William Carey University April: “Preaching to Entertain” Column Description: Saint Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, in his work On Christian Doctrine, illustrates the important relationship between preaching and rhetoric. Even in his day, many questioned what use the church could possibly gain from the study …
Quote of the week, The Source of Your Depression, by Rumi, 13th century poet
Quote of the Week “Your depression is connected to your insolence / And your refusal to praise. If a man or woman is / On the path, and refuses to praise—that man or woman / Steals from others every day—in fact is a shoplifter!”[i]—Rumi, thirteenth-century poet Source [i] Rumi, “Praising Manner,” trans. Coleman Barks, in The Winged Energy of Delight: …
A Prayer to Preserve Us from Faithless Fears, by William Bright
Preserve Us from Faithless Fears O most loving Father, you want us to give thanks for all things, to dread nothing but losing you, and to cast all our anxiety on you because you care for us. Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties and grant that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light …
