Impression Management: What My Things Say about Me I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself and planted vineyards. I made gardens and parks and planted all kinds of fruit trees in them.  I made reservoirs to water groves of flourishing trees.  Ecclesiastes 2:4–6 (NIV)        Two examples recently inspired me to think about how we choose the items we …
Quote of the week, by Henri J. Nouwen
“To do well the few things one is called to do and hold on to the joy and peace they can bring. That can be a sign of hope in a broken world.” ******************** Source: Henri . Nouwen, Here and Now (New York, NY: Crossroads, 1994), 100.
A Prayer that My Communication Comes from a Heart of Flesh and Not Stone, by St. Ambrose of Milan
A Prayer that My Communication Comes from a Heart of Flesh and Not Stone O Lord, who hast mercy upon all, take away from me my sins, and mercifully kindle in me the fire of thy Holy Spirit. Take away from me the heart of stone, and give me a heart of flesh, a heart to love and adore thee, …
Devotional, “Assume the Best First,” by Lakelyn Taylor
Assume the Best First Lakelyn Taylor University of Central Florida The one who searches for what is good finds favor, but if someone looks for trouble it will come to him. (Proverbs 11:27) I received news one evening that a good friend of my father’s had died rather unexpectedly. As soon as I heard the news, I called my dad …
Christian Scholar’s Review Blog, Whither Christian Civility?, by John Hatch
Enjoy this piece by John B. Hatch (PhD, Regent University), recently retired from Eastern University as Professor of Communication Studies. John currently serves as Senior Fellow for the Christianity & Communication Studies Network. In this Christian Scholar’s Review blog, John reviews Integratio Press’ recent book, Humility and Hospitality: Changing the Christian Conversation on Civility (2022).Â
Article, Minister Transitions as a Source of Church Conflict: A Short Guide to Conflict Prevention, by Darrell Puls
Minister Transitions as a Source of Church Conflict: A Short Guide to Conflict Prevention Darrell Puls, Professor Emeritus, Pacific Northwest Christian College ABSTRACT Though not often recognized as such, one of the most challenging times in the life of a church is the period between the announcement that the current pastor is leaving and the completion of the first year …
Integratio Press, New Book, And the Word Became Flesh: Devotionals for Theater Artists, by Richard T. Young
[Return to Integratio Press] Welcome to the page for And the Word Became Flesh: Devotionals for Theater Artists, by Richard T. Young (Integratio Press, 2023), This book is a publication of Trinity House, a division of Integratio Press. Trinity House publishes works in the creative and performing arts. This book is available in paperback and ebook formats on Amazon, Barnes …
A Prayer for World Communication
A Prayer for World Communication Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Help us to recognize the evil in communication that does not build communion, to remove the venom from our judgements, to speak about others as our brothers and sisters. “You, O God, are faithful and trustworthy. May our words be seeds of goodness for the world: where there …
New Column, “Let’s Talk Family,” with Jonathan Pettigrew and Diane Badzinski
Column: Let’s Talk Family: Conversations about Faith and Family Flourishing Column entry: Can We Talk about It? 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. …
The Communicator’s Prayer
The Communicator’s Prayer Holy Spirit, you blessed the first disciples with the power to spread God’s love throughout the world. Give us a new power to proclaim your word through our own unique gifts and through the channels of clear communication. Make us willing to receive that word as it enters our daily lives. Bless all who use their talents …
