Column Title: In Search of Right Words: Saint Augustine, Rhetoric, and Preaching By Brandon Knight, Ph.D. William Carey University September: “truths or Truth” 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 of oratory. …
Quote of the Week, Wisdom and Understanding
“Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.” –Proverbs 18:2 (NIV)
Column Entry, Doubting Faith, by Mark Williams
Column Title: Meaningful-Faith: Words, the Word, and a Life of Substance Column Entry: “Doubting Faith” By Mark Williams, Ph.D. Professor of Rhetoric, California State University, Sacramento June 2024 / May 2024 / November 2022 / October 2022 / March 2022 / February 2022 / November 2021 / October 2021 / September 2021 / August 2021 / June-July 2021 / April-May 2021 …
A Prayer to God the Father, by Saint Irenaeus of Lyons (130-202 AD)
Prayer to God the Father – St Irenaeus of Lyons (130-202 AD) I appeal to you, Lord, God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob and Israel, You the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Infinitely merciful as You are, it is Your will that we should learn to know You. You made heaven and earth, You rule supreme over …
Column entry, “Pentecost, Power, and Powery’s Becoming Human,” by John Hatch
Column title: Crossed My Mind: Thoughts on Culture and Communication Column entry: Pentecost, Power, and Powery’s Becoming Human By John Hatch, Ph.D. Eastern University (retired) CCSN Senior Fellow Column Description: As Christians, we are called to have the mind of Christ. This goes against the grain of our social and cultural conditioning. We seek personal or political advancement; Christ seeks the lost …
A Prayer for Words, by Timothy Keller
“Make my words honest and true, economical and few, wise and well chosen, calm and kind. Give me so much love and grace that this kind of conversation comes naturally to me. Amen.” —Timothy Keller, (1950-2023)
Column entry, Let’s Talk Family, “Communicating about Death”
Column: Let’s Talk Family: Conversations about Faith and Family Flourishing Column entry: “Communicating about Death” 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 …
Column Entry, “Faithful Focus on Shalom,” by Chris Hamstra
Column Title: Leadership Life Stories: Communicating and Leading through Your Story Column Entry: “Faithful Focus on Shalom” 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 how …
New Vlog Entry, Voice and the Power of Everyday Communication, by Stephanie Bennett
Vlog Description: Welcome to the Secret Place where we discuss faith, communication, and culture. The Secret Place is a boutique channel produced with love (not numbers) to inspire and uplift. Each message begins with a short introduction to a new favorite book. This song is In The Secret Place by Stephanie Bennett on the album Toward the Lamb. For more …
Quote of the Week, Avoiding Despair, by B.T. Roberts
“No one will ever go into despair while he feels God cares for him.” — B. T. Roberts (1823-1893), The Earnest Christian, January 1883, p. 5.
