When the store or online retailer cancels your order, what do you do? You reorder the item there or elsewhere. When graduating..
Ed. note: See note from Jack Haberer in the comments. “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” So the..
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” So the Apostle Paul exhorted the church in Rome. That command may..
Already-not yet. Thanks to the groundbreaking New Testament theological studies of Germany’s Oscar Cullman (1902-99) and of Fuller Seminary’s George Eldon Ladd..
As we Presbyterians descend upon Detroit for the 221st General Assembly this June 14-21, I can’t resist the inclination to shop through..
So what about marriage? How would you advise commissioners and delegates to the 221st General Assembly as they consider proposals to change..
You know how that condescending line goes: “Some of my best friends are … .” Well, some of MY best friends support..
The theology he articulated for his Roman church later formed the basis of our Genevan church. But it was his writing about..
This edition of the Outlook is the final ‘regular’ issue to be published prior to the season of issues that prepare the..
Thank God for Holy Week. To hear the common rhetoric of apostasy accusers, Jesus’ life is as endangered in today’s Presbyterian Church..
Those five words, expressed on April 14, 1970, by moon-circling astronauts, mobilized the folks back home at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Due..
Ordinary Time bursts with learnings for those paying attention. When the church calendar turns from Advent/Epiphany and Lent/Easter to “Ordinary Time,” congregational..
Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, the singers raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang: “He is..
When it comes to Christian camping, Presbyterian style, there’s bad news, there’s good news and there’s really good news. First, the..
Prior to seminary graduation I hardly gave a thought to same-gender relationships. But eight days after Billy Graham handed me my M.Div.,..
Building an older adult ministry to beat all older adult ministries? What a dumb idea, unless you’re just looking to get rich..
Whether it comes as a stream of ooohs and aaahs in response to projected photos at the Academy Awards or in the..
Out with “something old.” In with “something new.” The Jews have it made. They get to say good-bye to the old..
The Presbytery of Chicago votes unanimously … Say, what? Okay, every presbytery casts unanimous votes sometimes. To approve the docket. To seat..
A few big gray mammals sat by the campfire at last month’s meetings of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board (PMAB) The elephants..
Put together the plethora of majors from which to choose, the constant stream of fine arts events, the massive sports venues and..
Has Pastor Appreciation Month run its course? As your new editor at the time, I suggested in 2006 that October should..
The R&D (research-and-development) department is the incubator for innovation for any profitable corporation. Whence cometh innovations for the church? Simple answer:..
The 2013 edition of the Big Tent event claims front-cover status this week. At least in number, however, Big Tent’s nearly 1,500..
It ain’t easy to be a Presbyterian ruling elder. You might be fortunate enough to serve on a session peopled only..
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