Reading The Holy Spirit, by removing prejudice, by rooting out the selfishness of the heart, makes reason more reliable. . . . One can be led by the Spirit, and at the same time exercise the strongest good sense, the soundest judgment. ‘The meek will he guide in judgment’ (Ps. 25:9). —B. T. Roberts, “Led by the Spirit,” The Earnest …
New Vlog Entry, Run and Not Be Weary, with Stephanie Bennett
Run and be not weary–in the Secret Place No matter how strong our faith or communication skills, we are human and we get weary. Where do we go? How do we deal with life when we’re bone tired? Perhaps Isaiah has a clue. What we believe and know is true is communicated through our words and actions to others, but …
A Prayer For God To Guide And Bless Everyone’s Next Steps
Scripture Reading: “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘this is the way; walk in it.’” Isaiah 30:21 (New International Version) Prayer: Holy Spirit, Only You know the appropriate and best steps for us. You are in all of our tomorrows, You hold time in your hands. At …
New Podcast episode, “Neither Jew, Nor Greek,” with Dr. Omotayo Banjo
Neither Jew, Nor Greek seeks to engage in scholarly and scriptural conversations about the cultural divisions in Christ’s body which prevent us from being One. Jesus expressed in John 13:35 that the world would know we were followers of the Messiah by how we love one another. In addition to our personal biases, there are systems in place that offer arguments …
Quote of the Week, A Thinking Man, by G.K. Chesterton
“A thinking man should always attack the strongest thing in his own time. For the strongest thing of the time is always too strong.” —G. K. Chesterton Source: G.K. Chesterton, quoted in Maisie Ward, Gilbert Keith Chesterton (New York: Penguin, 1944, 1958), 319.
A Prayer for Peaceful Relationships with Co-Workers
Prayer for Peaceful Relationships with Co-Workers “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” – Romans 12:18 Father, Thank You for those who You have placed around me at work. I know that we all come from different backgrounds and many of us do not share a lot in common. But one thing is …
A Prayer for Good Communication in Our Meetings Today
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” – Ephesians 4:29 Father, We come to You, with thankful hearts for bringing us together today. As we prepare to meet together, I ask that You fill each of …
Quote of the Week, the power of words
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 (New International Version)
Book Review, C. S. Lewis and the Craft of Communication
Book Reviewed: Beebe, Steven A. C. S. Lewis and the Craft of Communication (New York: Peter Lang Publishing, 2020). Reviewed By: Nicholas R. Pertler Journal of Christian Teaching Practice, Volume 10 (January-December 2023) Reviewer Affiliation: Point Loma Nazarene University Total Pages: 303 ISBN-13: 978-1-4331-7234-2 How can we improve as communicators? While knowledge and practice are essential, we also need great …
Column entry, Let’s Talk Family, Parenting as Discipleship
Column: Let’s Talk Family: Conversations about Faith and Family Flourishing Column entry: Parenting as Discipleship 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 …
