As a kid, I liked glitter. A lot. I still find myself drawn to anything that sparkles. My mother called me a..
On Wednesday, March 11, I changed the text and went off script, having decided the lectionary was not the way to go..
David, the shepherd accustomed to protecting the sheep from wild animals, jettisoned Saul’s ill-fitting armor and instead went to the creek to..
Who is God, really? And how do we know who God really is? I drive frequently on highways dotted with billboards that..
The Holy did not speak to me through a burning bush. Nor did I hear a booming voice from heaven or a..
I once heard that pastors preach themselves into belief. I don’t know if this is true, but I can attest to the..
An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Tom served as pastor of congregations in Brenham, Texas, and Kerrville, Texas, before helping..
I read plaques and historical markers, especially those found in and around churches. Many offer only a name: “Given in memory of _______.”..
I am supposed to be waiting for Jesus. That’s what I tell people for four weeks every November and December. “Stand guard...
Millie is from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and was raised in the Moravian Church. She graduated from Davidson College with honors in psychology..
Shellie Warren finished the New York City Marathon at 11:14 p.m. — 12 hours, 6 minutes and 3 seconds after she started...
Advent has arrived and congregational life is in full swing. Music programs, Christmas pageants, angel trees and special worship services occupy our..
I’d seen the documentary on Mister Rogers. I cried unashamedly in parts and noted everyone else seemed to be sniffling, too. I..
Sitting in the back of a presbytery worship service – watching two of my black-robed colleagues call us to confession and read..
John Arwood is a lifelong Presbyterian, raised in Arkansas and ordained as an elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina...
I want to say that election season looms — but really, election season is off and running. Debates – on stages and..
Last week, I had the opportunity to catch up with co-moderator of the 223rd General Assembly, Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri. I spoke with her..
Ann Herlin is associate pastor at the Old Presbyterian Meeting House in Alexandria, Virginia, where she has served for 18 years. During..
Martha has served as the director of finance and operations at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis since 2006. She received her certified..
Women get interrupted more frequently than men. Studies reveal this, but I didn’t need research to confirm this truth — my own..
John is not only our board secretary, he also serves on the development committee and occasionally writes “Looking into the lectionary” reflections..
I am sitting in a cozy café in Washington, D.C. Seated at the table beside me are two elementary school age children..
Becca brings a myriad of talents to her service on the board. She is not only gifted with words, she is skilled..
The bumper sticker on the car in the Chick-Fil-A parking lot read: “Heaven has walls, hell has open borders.” Google tells me..
Sharon’s leadership of the board is marked by wise, gentle persistence. Sharon retired as a senior manager in the Internal Revenue..
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