“There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Nations, cultures, arts, civilizations – these are mortal, and their life is to ours as the life of a gnat. But it is immortals whom we joke with, work with, marry, snub and exploit – immortal horrors or everlasting splendors. This does not mean that we are …
A Prayer for Blessing, 5th Century
A Prayer for Blessing Bless all who worship Thee, from the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same. Of Thy goodness, give us; with Thy love, inspire us; by Thy spirit guide us; by Thy power, protect us; in Thy mercy, receive us now and always. Amen. —5th Century, An Ancient Collect.
Recent Vlog Entry, Nothing Goes to Waste, with Stephanie Bennett
In this entry: Nothing goes to waste . . . In the Secret Place Henri Nouwen’s compilation volume, The Only Necessary Thing is the subject of today’s video. What is this necessary thing? How can it help us nurture relationships that flourish and are lasting? Understanding the importance of staying focused helps us maintain balance, trust, and hope in the new …
Book Review, Just Words: Lessons of Ancient Education, Classical Rhetoric, and Pagan Religion for a Post-Christian World
Book Reviewed: Williams, Mark A.E. Just Words: Lessons of Ancient Education, Classical Rhetoric, and Pagan Religion for a Post-Christian World (Pasco, WA: Integratio Press, 2024). Journal of Christian Teaching Practice, Volume 12, 2025 (January – December) Reviewed by: David Dockery Reviewer Affiliation: Texas A&M University Total Pages: 252 ISBN-13: 978-1959685111 Some books have a title that only begins to capture the …
Quote of the Week, A New Year’s Communication Pledge, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (New International Version) Questions for reflection: How might we turn these verses into a communication pledge for 2025? What would it mean for others if your communication arose . . . from a heart whose desire was to delight in …
A Prayer for the New Year, by Howard Snyder
Prayer for New Year’s Day We give you thanks, most gracious God, for the beauty of earth and sky and sea; for the richness of mountains, plains, and rivers; for the songs of birds and the loveliness of flowers. We praise you for these good gifts, and pray that we may safeguard them for our posterity. Grant that we may …
A Year-end Thank You, Invitation
Thank you for another wonderful year and for your support of the CCSN. We are blessed to have you in the community and hope to see more of you in 2025. Thanks to those of you who create content for the network: you write columns/blogs, present webinars, facilitate workshops, serve as editors for the Journal of Christian Teaching Practice and …
ICYMI, New Book, Oral Interpretation: A Creative Performance Approach
Oral Interpretation:Â A Creative Performance Approach NOW Available 2024 Author: Richard T. Young Total pages: 148 Price: $22.00 Purchase on Amazon (Associates Link) Purchase on Ingramsparks Oral Interpretation: A Creative Performance Approa …. Young, Richard T. Buy Now [Return to Integratio Press] Description The author presents a unique approach to Oral Interpretation for individual or group performances. …
New Book, Habits of the High Tech Heart: Living Virtuously in the Information Age, by Quentin Schultze
Habits of the High Tech Heart: Living Virtuously in the Information Age (Updated and Expanded Edition) Available December 2024 Author: Quentin J. Schultze Foreword by Martin E. Marty Purchase on amazon (Associates Link) Total Pages: 376 Price: $30.00 Purchase on Ingramsparks Habits of the High Tech Heart: Living Virtuously i …. Schultze, Quentin J. Buy Now [Return to …
Vlog entry, Truth and Transformation, by Stephanie Bennett
In this entry . . . Truth and Transformation Plato famously said, “Know Thyself.” Perhaps he was the first to begin studying what we now call the intrapersonal realm of communication. Today we share a short passage from Parker Palmer’s To Know as we are Known. Let’s tap in to that quiet, inner place of knowing where we can meet God without …
