Beauty is not a luxury, it is essential. We need it to help counteract the relentless machinations of the world’s systems and the many human manipulations that push against our fervent hope for communities where shalom prevails. Beauty renews our hope. Beauty is one of the transcendentals that our Maker has built into our world and into our lives, …
A Prayer for Unity, the Divine Liturgy of St. Mark
A Prayer for Unity O Sovereign and Almighty Lord, look down from heaven on your Church, on all your people, and on all your flock. Save us all, your unworthy servants, the sheep of your fold. Give us your peace, your help, and your love, and send to us the gift of your Holy Spirit, that with a pure heart …
Integratio Press Welcomes 3 New Executive Editors: Steven Beebe, Janie Harden Fritz, and Bala Musa
Integratio Press, the CCSN’s imprint, is pleased to announce the addition of three new executive editors to our growing community of editors: (1) Dr. Steven A. Beebe, Texas State University, (2) Dr. Janie Harden Fritz, Duquesne University, and (3) Dr. Bala A. Musa, Azusa Pacific University. Drs. Beebe, Fritz, and Musa have served on CCSN’s editorial board since 2015, and now …
Quote of the week, “The Reverent Among Us,” by Gregory Spencer
“The reverent among us possess excellent vision. They have trained themselves to see God’s Spirit and his handiwork. They know the sacred when they see it, and the sacred is that in which God is found. With a finely tuned lens, there is much to see.”[i]—Gregory Spencer, Awakening the Quieter Virtues [i] Gregory H. Spencer, Awakening the Quieter Virtues (Downers …
Research Participants Needed, Inoculation Theory and Mentorship, Elaine V. Fung
Course Research Participants Needed Hello Everyone, My name is Elaine V. Fung and I am a PhD student at Regent University, currently in the process of a pilot study exploring Inoculation Theory and mentorship. I am in the data collection phase and need participants. If you are over 18 years old and have had experience with mentorship as a mentee, …
A Prayer, “Cover My Soul with the Shadow of Your Wing,” Carmina Gadelica
Cover My Soul with the Shadow of Your Wing Thanks to you, O God, that I have risen today, to the rising of life itself; may it [and my communication with others] be to your own glory, O God of every gift [which includes the gift of communication], and to the glory of my soul likewise. O great God, aid …
Call for Book Review, “A Body of Praise, Understanding the Role of Our Physical Bodies in Worship”
CALL FOR BOOK REVIEW: Journal of Christian Teaching Practice is seeking a reviewer for a book just published by Baker Academic: A Body of Praise: Understanding the Role of Our Physical Bodies in Worship, by W. David O. Taylor. Scholars who study and/or teach nonverbal communication are especially encouraged to consider writing this review. Our time frame is flexible. If you are interested, please …
Misfits Theology Conference, April 21-23
[from the website] For the last few years, the Misfit Theology Club has hosted an annual ecumenical and theology conference. Our goal is to create a space for different theological traditions within the broad historic orthodox faith to exist in one place, if even for a few days. We seek to create a space where people can engage with theologies …
Column entry, “Lay Down Your Burdens, Look to the Star,” by John Hatch
Column title: Crossed My Mind: Thoughts on Culture and Communication Column entry: “Lay Down Your Burdens, Look to the Star” 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; …
Quote of the week, “Be All There,” by Jim Elliot, Christian missionary and martyr
“Wherever you are, be all there.” —Jim Elliot, Christian missionary and martyr Quoted in Elisabeth Elliot, Through Gates of Splendor (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1957), 20.
