Looking back, 2015 hasn’t been an easy ride for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). Some of what’s grabbed the headlines this year involves..
As a part of my work as my congregation's associate pastor of spiritual formation, I have been re-reading Ruth Haley Barton's “Sacred Rhythms:..
by Jerry Andrews We meet separately now. I did not want this. I had worked and prayed that it would not be..
I wanted my name in the book. I wanted his children to know that South Carolinians cared enough to come and pay..
Guest commentary by Elizabeth Smith In the current climate of fear and violence, one man in Tucson, Arizona, continues to do what..
Guest commentary by Merwyn S. Johnson The die is cast. The nine Foothills Overtures are now officially before the next General Assembly..
Guest commentary by Whit Bodman Incidents of vandalism at mosques are at an all-time high – 63 reported incidents as of this..
Guest commentary by Mike Hoyt The members of Foothills Presbytery who are working toward reform of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s approach to..
A decade or two from now, when we Presbyterians look back at 2015, we will see it as a landmark year. Why?..
As Sunday morning loses its hold on churchgoers and potential churchgoers, what comes next? How do faith communities nurture relationships? How do..
WE CAN ALL PROBABLY AGREE ON THIS MUCH: This year’s SCOTUS decision on marriage was epic. But what caught my imagination was..
Guest commentary by Glen Bell I am grateful for Heath Rada’s call for change and reform. He is right to invite us..
I love Santa. Every year my wife gets me a new Santa ornament to put on our tree. It’s pretty much a..
by Julie Coffman Hester I have a problem with elves. Apart from Will Ferrell in the movie “Elf,” and Hermey the dentist..
By Julie Coffman Hester Read her related Outlook feature article “I have a problem with elves” Hope4CE – Columbia Seminary professor Kathy Dawson’s..
I'm starting a new call as the director of global mission at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. This means uprooting my family..
Guest commentary by George Love “Serial.” One story told week by week. It was a phenomenon. As with most sensations, I came..
by Heath Rada, moderator of 2014 General Assembly For a number of years it was my privilege to serve on the board..
Christmas presents pastors and churches with a challenge that Easter does not. Easter bunnies and chicks have only nibbled and pecked at..
How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of..
by Joseph D. Small YEARS AGO, when I was preparing to leave my pastorate in Rochester, New York, to begin work in the..
A FEW YEARS AGO, I WAS GOING TO VISIT my friend Jacob’s ancestral home in western Kenya. This is the place where..
by Christopher Edmonston When we read the Christmas story closely we find theological intrigue and dramatic tension. Will Joseph and Mary get out..
The Presbyterian Church is in the news. Not due to a close, controversial vote, not due to issues of marriage or divestment..
I recently saw Pixar’s newest animated film, “Inside Out.” Even if you have not yet had the pleasure of watching it you..
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