“The end of speech is to teach, to inform, to persuade, and to move.” — Richard Hooker (1554 – 1600) Source: Richard Hooker, Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity, 1.14. Reflection: How might my words today better reflect these purposes—teaching, informing, persuading, and moving others toward what is good?
Job Posting, Faculty, Dept. Head, Great Northern University
Great Northern University Faculty Search: Program Head Communication Great Northern University is a fully accredited Christian liberal arts university in Spokane, Washington. GNU was founded in 2018 by a group of faculty who were driven by their faith in Jesus and the need for biblically-grounded education in the Inland Northwest. That biblical grounding includes a required Bible minor (six courses) …
A Prayer for Freedom from Human Praise, Thomas More, 16th Century
“Give me the grace, good Lord, to set the world at naught; to set my mind fast upon you and not to hang upon the blast of men’s mouths.” — Thomas More (1478-1535) Source: Thomas More, A Godly Meditation, in The English Works of Sir Thomas More, ed. W. E. Campbell (London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1931), 145. Reflection. Where do …
A Prayer for Seeking God in Word and Love, Catherine of Siena, 14th Century
“O eternal God, you are a deep sea, into which the more I enter the more I find, and the more I find the more I seek. You fill us in such a way that we can neither contain nor desire anything but you. And yet you are not satisfied unless we ask for great things. Give me, then, a …
Forthcoming from Integratio Press, Devotionals on the Teaching Life, by John Dunaway
Minding Our Hearts: Devotionals on the Teaching Life for Christian Professors Available 2026 Editor: John Marson Dunaway Total pages: 242 [View book on Integratio Press website] Description This collection of 52 devotionals is designed for college or university professors, so all entries are connected to some aspect of faculty life: the classroom experience, research, or participation in the …
Forthcoming from Integratio Press, Relationships on the Run, by Stephanie Bennett
Relationships On the Run: How to Grow Authentic Connections and Lasting Intimacy in a Hurried Culture Stephanie Bennett Available 2026 Total pages: 188 [View book on Integratio Press website] Description Stressful. Overwhelming. Too much. If these words describe the tone of your everyday life, it’s time for a change. In the midst of a fast-paced world we need strong friends …
Now Available, From the Outrageous to the Scandalous: Re-imagining Christian Thinking in the Age of Tribalism and Ideological Resentment
From the Outrageous to the Scandalous: Re-imagining Christian Thinking in the Age of Tribalism and Ideological Resentment Now Available Editors: Robert H. Woods Jr. and Mark Allan Steiner Foreword: J. Matthew Melton Afterword: Kenneth R. Chase Purchase on Amazon (Associates Link) Total pages: 530 Price: $40.00 Purchase on Ingram From the Outrageous to the Scandalous: Re-imaginin …. Woods, Robert …
Coming Soon, Integratio Press, Relationships on the Run, by Stephanie Bennett
Relationships On the Run: How to Grow Authentic Connections and Lasting Intimacy in a Hurried Culture Stephanie Bennett Available 2026 Total pages: 188 [View book on Integratio Press website] Description Stressful. Overwhelming. Too much. If these words describe the tone of your everyday life, it’s time for a change. In the midst of a fast-paced world we need strong friends …
Coming Soon from Integratio Press, In Their Steps, by Chris Hamstra
In Their Steps: What Jesus and His Disciples Teach about Sharing Our Leadership Life Stories in Transformational Ways Available 2026 Author: Chris Hamstra Total pages: 128 [View book on Integratio Press website] Description This book helps individuals discover, develop, and deliver their leadership life stories. Through examples of Jesus and His twelve disciples, readers will understand more about …
Quote of the Week, Humility in Speech, by Symeon the New Theologian, 10th Century
“A person who suffers bitterly when slighted or insulted should recognize from this that he still harbors the ancient serpent in his breast. If he quietly endures the insult or responds with great humility, he weakens the serpent and lessens its hold.” — Symeon the New Theologian (949–1022) Source: Symeon the New Theologian, The Practical and Theological Chapters, in Symeon …
