Do justice, love mercy, bring the stuffed tiger
Andrew Taylor-Troutman reflects on taking his daughter to a political rally where joy, justice, and a stuffed tiger reveal what it means to fight for a better future.
Andrew Taylor-Troutman’s newest book is This Is the Day, which is available through the publisher and online bookstores. He serves as pastor of Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and heartily roots against the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team.
Andrew Taylor-Troutman reflects on taking his daughter to a political rally where joy, justice, and a stuffed tiger reveal what it means to fight for a better future.
Amy Leach riffs on her her religious upbringing and present like a jazz trumpeter improvising, writes Andrew Taylor-Troutman.
In "Woodland," Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings’ merge timeless folk ballads with pressing social issues, blending joy, sorrow, and soulful protest. — Andrew Taylor-Troutman
Andrew Taylor-Troutman offers the perfect recommendation for anyone who likes thinking about God and baseball.
Losing is painful. According to professional athletes, it can also lead to growth, writes Andrew Taylor Troutman.
Andrew Taylor-Troutman offers sabbatical reflections.
"Here is a writer applying his personal experience, academic training, as well as his doubts and longing against despair, and finding hope." — Andrew Taylor-Troutman
A poem about a man who would take walks by Andrew Taylor-Troutman.
Andrew Taylor-Troutman reflects on the care, life and grief he witnessed as the life of a parishioner came to an end.
A poem for gardeners, for springtime lovers, for the hopeful by Andrew Taylor-Troutman.
Andrew Taylor-Troutman offers a glimpse into worship: how faith is passed on not with words but with actions, how we are held as we hold, how we might elevate our spirits as we tenderly reach for others.
Andrew Taylor-Troutman invites readers to transcend an ominous image.
Come, Lord Jesus — in the retelling of the familiar story, in the souls that gather to listen, writes Andrew Taylor-Troutman.
Andrew Taylor-Troutman offers a worship resource for Remembrance Sunday.
In response to recent violence, Andrew Taylor-Troutman shares a poem he wrote while planning a peace vigil.
From apples to sunflower seeds to a small daughter's blessing.
"O Lord, if you were to head upstairs, beware the Lego landmines on the carpet ... "
A poem for those affected by Monday's shooting at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Andrew Taylor-Troutman learns about his great-uncle's experience as a soldier in WWII and reflects on the habitual nature of hardship — and grace.
"Whether preaching or writing, Eville believes the goal of storytelling is 'trying to tell it and live it the best I can.' Could not the same be said of faith?" — Andrew Taylor-Troutman
Andrew Taylor-Troutman shares how an hourly break at his community pool gives his family a glimpse of sabbath.
Andrew Taylor-Troutman pens an ode to a grandfather and all that he passed on — from cookie salads to baseball to a prayer.
In an excerpt from his forthcoming summer 2023 book Little Big Moments, Andrew Taylor-Troutman reflects on the best dad gift.
What can poetry accomplish?
Where have you seen God recently?
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