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How do we make faithful sense amidst the racket and discord of digital media? How do we “pay attention” in these spaces?..
First Presbyterian Church — Broken Bow, Oklahoma
FPC is a 73-member church in rural southeastern Oklahoma. Our last installed pastor retired several years ago, so we rely on pulpit..
When grace meets words of healing
Guest commentary by Tara Bulger Recently, an old picture of my daughter and me came across my social media feed. My daughter,..
Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations
by Thomas L. Friedman Farrar, Straus and Giroux, New York. 496 pages Reviewed by Robert L. Montgomery Thomas Friedman’s latest book shows..
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Cultivating the gospel in social media
Ministry with young people is irreducibly technological. Perhaps it has never not been so (after all, Paul’s letters to young Timothy employed..
Practicing Sabbath in the digital age
In her fantastic new book, “Liturgy of the Ordinary,” Tish Harrison Warren describes an all-too-common dynamic of life in the digital age:..
Peter Hollens
“I don’t have to go out on the road and play in bars. I can be a father and I can be..
Holy Silence: The Gift of Quaker Spirituality
by J. Brent Bill Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, Mich. 159 pages Reviewed by Emily Berman D’Andrea Quaker author, J. Brent Bill, in his revised..
Celebration or witness to the resurrection?
Let it be known that when I die there is not to be a celebration of my life. There will be a..
Storytelling is stewardship ministry
Ponder these two experiences: A church member calls a fellow church member and asks for a personal meeting. In the meeting, the..
22, A Million
Bon Iver Following the break up of his band and a relationship, Justin Vernon retreated to a secluded cabin in Wisconsin. Over..
50 years ago — May 8, 1967
Are traditional Christian convictions about vocation becoming outdated? “We need to ask about the dilemma of the unemployed – whether customary modes..
Beyond Christendom: Globalization, African Migration and the Transformation of the West
by Jehu J. Hanciles Orbis Books, Maryknoll, N.Y. 430 pages Reviewed by Eunil David Cho In “Beyond Christendom,” Jehu Hanciles’ primary task..
Remaining together in Russia
What comes to mind when you hear Russia? Do you think of the tsars: Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Catherine the..
Healing hearts in Congo: The church as instrument to mend children’s wounds of trauma
Dorika (15) and Kanyere (16) became child mothers after sexual assault and are juggling to care for their infants while finishing..
I might be powerless
Guest Outpost blog by Ainsley Herrick Recently a friend loaned me her copy of “Gracias! A Latin American Journal” by Henri Nouwen...
Sharing of self in South Sudan
Education provides an opportunity to step beyond ethnic distrust, a seemingly never-ending war and the lack of past opportunities. It can change..
May is Mental Health Month
Guest commentary by Kathy Dale McNair My sister died of alcoholism at 52. It broke me. Growing up, my siblings and..
The Great Spiritual Migration: How the World’s Largest Religion Is Seeking a Better Way To Be Christian
by Brian McLaren Convergent Books, New York. 288 pages Reviewed by Mary Graves Once again, Brian McLaren has used the fodder of..
The Hesitant Herald: Why Preachers (and Stewardship Committees!) Hate Talking About Money and What to Do About It
A complimentary 90-minute LIVE webinar This webinar took place on June 13, 2017 Sponsored by Stewardship Kaleidoscope Presented by Karl Travis Pastors..
Presbyterian Outlook receives Associated Church Press awards
CHICAGO (Outlook) The Associated Church Press (ACP) honored magazines, newspapers, news services and websites at its annual conference April 26-28 in..
Participating in God’s mission: Presbyterian World Mission celebrates 180 years
In 2017, Presbyterian World Mission celebrates 180 years of international mission service. Although the desire to serve has never changed, the..
Singing God’s Psalms: Metrical Psalms and Reflections for Each Sunday in the Church Year
Fred R. Anderson Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, Mich. 259 pages Reviewed by Emily Chudy The psalter has long been recognized as the songbook..