Gentle Answers, Harsh Words A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15: 1 (NIV) I was recently involved in a group email situation at work that became a flurry of harsh words rather than gentle, respectful breeze of give-and-take. The problem began when a part-time employee asked for a simple exception to the …
Quote of the Week, Beginner’s Mind, by Richard Rohr
“Beginner’s mind knows it needs something. This is a rare feeling in today’s treacherously seductive culture, however. Because it is so immediately satisfying, it is hard to remain spiritually hungry. We give answers too quickly, take away pain too easily, and too quickly stimulate.”[i]—Richard Rohr, Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer [i] Richard Rohr, Everything Belongs: The Gift of …
A Prayer for Grace to Walk in Holiness, Sarum Rite, 11th century
For Grace to Walk in Holiness O God of strength, you surpass all understanding, and you mercifully give your people mercy and judgment. Empower us to faithfully love you, and to walk this day in the way of righteousness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Source: Sarum Rite, eleventh century Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers of the …
Upcoming Workshop, June 21, Writing and Publishing while Teaching Full-time, with Robert Woods
Return to Workshop and Conference Home Page Summer Pass Information: Access to all 10 events, live and recordings, at 50% discount. Learn more. Title: Strategies for Cultivating a Writing and Publishing Agenda while Teaching Full-time Presenter/Facilitator: Robert Woods, PhD (CCSN Executive Director, Visiting Scholar, Trinity Western University) Date/Time: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT REGISTER …
Quote of the Week, The Need for Detachment and Attachment, by Richard Foster
“There is need for detachment—a ‘sabbath of contemplation’ as Peter of Celles, a Benedictine monk of the twelfth century, put it. But there is a danger in thinking only in terms of detachment as Jesus indicates in his story of the man who had been emptied of evil but not filled with good . . . .; we must go …
Upcoming Workshop, June 13, Book Proposals and Author Platforms, with Al Hsu, InterVarsity Press
Return to Workshop and Conference Home Page Summer Pass Information: Access to all 10 events, live and recordings, at 50% discount. Learn more. If you want a copy of the recording for this workshop and the registration date/time has passed, contact administrator@theccsn.com. Title: Crafting Compelling Book Proposals and Building Meaningful Platforms: What Aspiring Authors Need to Know About Publishing for …
Upcoming Workshop, June 7, Teaching C.S. Lewis as Master Communicator, with Steve Beebe
Return to Workshop and Conference Home Page Summer Pass Information: Access to all 10 events, live and recordings, at 50% discount. Learn more. Title: Teaching C. S. Lewis: Chronicles of a Master Communicator Presenter/Facilitator: Steven A. Beebe, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Texas State University Date and Time: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EST …
Prayer, The Lord Bless You with His Goodness, Rest, Power, Wisdom, Patience, Hope
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 …
Teacher-scholar column, Faith-learning integration in Business: Examining Presuppositions and Setting Coordinates, by Matthew Fuss
Faith-learning integration in Business: Examining Presuppositions and Setting Coordinates Matthew Fuss, PhD Geneva College In my first entry in the Teacher-scholar column, I addressed the larger topic of assisting students in developing a theology of management/HR. In this installment, I switch gears and take a look at the underlying presuppositions that misinform students’ ideas about faith and management. I also …
Prayer, My Hope and Refuge, by Thomas à Kempis
My Hope and Refuge Ah, Lord God, holy Lover of my soul, when you come into my soul, all that is within me will rejoice. You are my glory and the exultation of my heart. You are my hope and refuge in the day of my trouble. Set me free from all evil passions, and heal my heart of all …
