The Presbyterian Outlook

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A time to speak

Guest commentary by Gary Charles This commentary was written Gary W. Charles, pastor of Cove Presbyterian Church in Covesville, Virginia, near Charlottesville...

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What’s right about Aspinwall Presbyterian Church?

Aspinwall Presbyterian Church – Aspinwall, Pennsylvania In today's rapidly changing secular world, there are many important institutions. One of these institutions is..

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Thanksgiving (A poem)

I am not grateful for everything: humidity, hatred, or the vengeful vow, foam packing peanuts, blisters, the slippery slope. I’m grateful for..

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Silence is not an option, but what should we say?

Guest commentary by William Yoo In the painful aftermath of the hateful activity and horrible tragedy in Charlottesville, Virginia, many Presbyterians condemned..

Book Reviews

Preaching the Women of the Old Testament: Who They Were and Why They Matter

Lynn Japinga Westminster John Knox, 192 pages Reviewed by Deborah McKinley I am always pleased to read feminist leaning works by college..

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Seasons of stewardship

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) It’s nearing the end of summer..

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Running as a practice of self-care

This month we asked our bloggers to share how they are caring for their bodies and souls in the midst of the..

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Church stories

A dozen years ago, Robert Reich, academic economist and secretary of labor in the Clinton administration, published a brief essay in The..

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Reflections on Charlottesville: Commentary roundup

The conversation about what we need to learn from Charlottesville continues to unfold, as people around the nation look hard at what..

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What’s right about Church of the Savior?

Church of the Savior — Oklahoma City We are small, but we can be a mighty force! “Mission-minded” — that’s Church of..

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My star word: The surprising, vulnerable gift of compassion

Guest commentary by Peggy Grant A beautiful Christmas tradition at North Church is the giving and receiving of “star words.” Star words..

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Board of Pensions lowering health care costs for seminarians

Guest commentary by Frank Spencer, president of the Board of Pensions, on lower costs for medical coverage available to seminarians. Registration with..