Curiosity and Questions: Asking the Things that Matter Most If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1: 5 (NIV) One of my favorite things about being a newspaper reporter was that I had opportunity to ask lots of questions. In those …
Introducing a new CCSN Vlog, by Stephanie Bennett
Please enjoy this 2:04 video from Stephanie Bennett introducing her new CCSN vlog, “Contemplation, Communication, and Culture in the Secret Place” (Psalm 91:1-2). Please stay tuned for upcoming vlogs. Join the CCSN (www.theccsn.com), and follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/theccsn).
A Prayer for Communication with Others as We Age, by St. Teresa of Avila
A Prayer for Communication with Others as We Age “Lord, You know better than I myself that I am growing older and will someday be old. Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and on every occasion. Release me from craving to straighten out everybody’s affairs. Make me thoughtful but not moody; …
March column, “Keeping the Faith through Radical Hospitality,” by Lakelyn Taylor
Column title: Keeping the Faith in Grad School Column entry: Keeping the Faith through Radical Hospitality Column Description: Writing as a Christian who is a doctoral student at a public institution of higher learning, Lakelyn reflects on how graduate students can maintain their faith in graduate school when it seems hard to do. This column is not about how to …
Article, “The Relationship of Charismatic Leadership to Follower Organizational Commitment for Future Pastors: A Christian Perspective,” Brian Perna and Brandon Knight
The Relationship of Charismatic Leadership to Follower Organizational Commitment for Future Pastors: A Christian Perspective Brian Perna, PhD, Assistant Professor, Organizational Communication and Leadership, Murray State University Brandon Knight, PhD, Assistant Professor of Communication, William Carey University Abstract The relationship of charismatic leadership to follower organizational commitment in religious nonprofit organizations is important. Based on twenty interviews with religious leaders, …
A Prayer for the Peace in Christ in Our Communication, by St. Seraphim of Sarov
The Peace in Christ in Our Communication Heavenly Father: “There is nothing better than peace in Christ, for it brings victory over all the evil spirits on earth and in the air. When peace dwells in a man’s heart, it enables him to contemplate the grace of the Holy Spirit from within. He who dwells in peace collects spiritual gifts …
Column Entry, “More About Dealing with Difference,” by Dennis Smith
Column Title: Bearing Witness: Reflections on a Life in Mission Column Entry: More About Dealing with Difference Column Description: If you hang around long enough, mingle with enough folks in enough places on this fragile planet, and pay attention at least part of the time, life happens. And with life, stories. In this monthly column, Dennis Smith, former President of …
Devotional, “Finding Rest in God in the Information Age,” by Geri Forsberg
Finding Rest in God in the Information Age Bronze Sculpture by Tom Otterness displayed at Western Washington University, Photo by Geri E. Forsberg “Woe to me! I am worn out with groaning and find no rest” (Jer 45:3). In today’s digital culture, a person can literally be busy 24/7. We have more information available to us than ever before …
A Prayer for the Mystery of All Living Things, and our Communication, by Micahel Mayne
The Mystery of All Living Things and Our Communication Heavenly Father. . . “We may want it clear and simple, but it’s not, and ultimately everything is mystery. I am a mystery, and so are you. Human life and birth and death are a mystery, as are suffering and human compassion and love. And so is every leaf and flower …
Recorded Webinar, Tim Muehlhoff, “Communicating God’s Grace to Weary Students and Faculty”
Title: Communicating God’s Grace to Weary Students and Faculty Presenter/Affiliation: Tim Muehlhoff, PhD, Professor of Communication, Biola University Date/Time: Friday, March 25, 7-8 pm EST Description: The Scriptures call us to be prepared to give an explanation for our Christian hope and worldview (1 Pet. 3:15). In today’s unsettled world, there is much to explain: Where is God during a …
