In defense of an online ministry presence
I was disappointed to read Tish Harrison Warren’s New York Times editorial calling for a blanket ban upon online worship (“Why Churches..
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.
I was disappointed to read Tish Harrison Warren’s New York Times editorial calling for a blanket ban upon online worship (“Why Churches..
Lauren Winner, author and Duke Divinity professor, told participants in a writing workshop to rework our sermons as sonnets as part of..
Upon one of the Sunday School walls, there hung a painting of John baptizing Jesus, but the River Jordan looked more like..
this shining moment in the now — David Budbill We call the year “new” but the ancient sun pulls the earth along..
In C.S. Lewis's “The Magician’s Nephew,” Uncle Andrew is a wild-eyed bachelor with a shock of tousled grey hair who conducts experiments..
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. — Psalm 90:12 When you three were..
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
Luke 21:25–36 Advent 1C Thanks to this week’s guest writer! Andrew Taylor-Troutman is pastor of Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church in..
The best way to explain it is to do it. — Dodo in "Alice in Wonderland" When Alice dropped down the rabbit..
This image of my ancestors returns to mind now that I am a pastor hoping to connect men of all ages to..
The medieval mystic, Meister Eckhart, claimed, “God laughs and plays in good deeds.” Laughter and play call strong and specific images to..
I have strummed a guitar on and off for the better part of 20 years. As an undergraduate, I would accompany my..
The medieval mystic, Meister Eckhart, claimed, “God laughs and plays in good deeds.” Laughter and play call strong and specific images to..
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. — Matthew 5:8 At the start of the pandemic, there was..
You are all frontline heroes, from red-eyed stockers to baggers. Still, I make a place in my heart those working the register...
After only a couple of dates, Ginny and I lighted on the subject of pets. I am a dog guy. My romantic..
A generation goes, and a generation comes. (Ecclesiastes 1:4) For decades, my maternal grandmother made dozens of crescent rolls every week. Gran’s..
Hello! I have just now received your email, and I am calling to invite you to tell me more. Why? Fair question...
after Robert Browning God’s in His heaven, wrote the old poet, all’s right with the world. Seems up for debate with unjust..
Romans 8:12–17; John 3:1–17 Part of my spiritual practice during the week before Memorial Day is to reread Tim O’Brien’s short story..
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
When I heard the newest CDC guidelines that vaccinated people no longer needed to wear masks in almost every public gathering, whether..
Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who maintains covenant loyalty with those who love him. (Deuteronomy 7:9)..
“Sing to the Lord, for he is highly exalted. Both horse and rider he has hurled into the sea.” — Exodus 15:21..
Several years ago, when I was a younger pastor, I drove an older parishioner to a medical appointment. The only other person..
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