Relationships On the Run: How to Grow Authentic Connections and Lasting Intimacy in a Hurried Culture Stephanie Bennett Total pages: 200 [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 and family …
Quote of the Week, Faithful Communication, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“The first service one owes to others in the fellowship consists in listening to them.” —Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) Source: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together, trans. John W. Doberstein (New York: Harper & Row, 1954), 97. Reflective Question: In what ways might deep listening serve as a form of spiritual leadership in your community or vocation?
A Prayer for Speaking in Love, Listening in Grace, by Johannes Tauler (14th Century)
“Lord, teach me to listen with the ears of the heart, that I may hear not only words but the spirit behind them. Let my speech be rooted in love, and my silence be filled with understanding.” —Johannes Tauler (1300-1361) Source: Johannes Tauler, Sermons, trans. Maria Shrady (Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1985), 112. Reflective Question: How might “listening with the …
Coming Soon from Integratio Press, Minding Our Hearts: Devotionals on the Teaching Life for Christian Professors
Minding Our Hearts: Devotionals on the Teaching Life for Christian Professors Available 2026 Editor: John Marson Dunaway Total pages: 240 [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 …
Quote of the Week, Wise Speech, by St. Augustine, 5th Century
“The wise man speaks because he has something to say; the fool because he wants to say something.” –St. Augustine of Hippo (354 – 430 AD) Source: Augustine of Hippo, On Christian Doctrine, trans. D. W. Robertson Jr. (New York: Macmillan, 1958), 4.5.10. Reflective Question: How does Augustine’s distinction between wise and foolish speech invite us to examine our motivations …
A Prayer for the Right Words, by Alcuin of York, 8th Century
“O Lord, grant me right words to speak, that I may proclaim what is true, and wisdom to know when to be silent, that I may not speak what is false. Let my tongue be a servant of your truth, and my lips instruments of peace.” —attributed to Alcuin of York (c. 735–804), 8th Century Source: Alcuin of York, Prayer …
Upcoming Webinar, “Seeing Each Other Through the Noise: Empathetic Journalism in the Age of Fury,” Michael Longinow
Title: “Seeing Each Other Through the Noise: Empathetic Journalism in the Age of Fury” Presenter and Affiliation: Michael A. Longinow, PhD, Biola University Date/Time: Friday, Nov. 14, 6-7 pm EDT Description: Rage in social media preceded the shot that killed Charlie Kirk. Even more rage exploded after he died. Americans are angry in the 2020s. Does venting rage help us …
Community Spotlight, Successful Dissertation Defense, Dr. David Enns
The CCSN is pleased to announce that one of our community members, David Kenneth Enns, Liberty University successfully defended his dissertation on October 29th, 2026. We welcome the newly minted to the Academy. David is currently in job search mode. Please join us is congratulating Dr. Enns! Dr. Enns is a pastor at GateWay Bible Church, Santa Cruz, CA, and …
Quote of the Week, Speech as a Servant to Grace, by John Owen, 17th Century
“He that speaks much of himself, or his own worth, hath little of Christ’s humility, and less of his wisdom; for the tongue is a servant best governed by grace.” –John Owen (1616-1683) Source: John Owen, The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded, in The Works of John Owen, vol. 7, ed. William H. Goold (London: Johnstone and Hunter, …
A Prayer for the Meekness of Wisdom, Richard Baxter, 17th Century
“Teach me, O Lord, the meekness of wisdom, that I may speak not to magnify myself, but to edify others; that my words may be seasoned with grace, and my tongue guided by thy Spirit.” –Richard Baxter (1615–1691) Source: Richard Baxter, A Christian Directory: Or, A Summ of Practical Theologie and Cases of Conscience, vol. 1 (London: Robert White, 1673), …
