Editorials

Grief that tells the truth

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When “What can I do?” is too big a question

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The binaries of grief

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The grief of closing a ministry — and the grace that follows

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Why this pastor wears Converse sneakers to lead worship

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Writing your lament and loss, discovering God’s grace

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Robeson House: Public theology, public action

Guest commentary by Harold Delhagen Growing up with my father meant that family time was filled with history lessons. While my brothers..

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Let it shine

They’re here. A wall didn’t keep them out. Stricter travel restrictions didn’t keep them out. Governors locking the front doors of their..

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What God has promised (Hebrews 4:1, 6:15)

Poetry by Julia Crim Waiting for the hours to pass, Longing for the silence to end, I listen to my own breathing,..

Editorials

Safety last

Those who want to espouse security can go right ahead, but they can’t say that goal is a biblical one. Remember all..

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Three ways to thrive during the holidays

by Kenneth Phelps 'Tis the season to be stressed? The holiday season is upon us, predictably filled with both excitement and trepidation...

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Sometimes there’s God so quickly

There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the..

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Seeking reform: Reflections overtures from Foothills Presbytery

I have been encouraged by moderator Heath Rada’s “Call to the Church” to re-think our Presbyterian identity, to re-think how we do..

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God’s creation: Climate change and faith

What responsibility do people of faith have to protect the environment? To what extent is climate change — and the impact that..

Editorials

Social media Advent

One recent morning I drove my youngest to school, talk radio on as usual in the background. There were two stories that..

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A time to speak, a time to heal

Guest commentary by Ed Koster Our Presbyterian Church is in turmoil. The director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency has resigned. The stated..

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“Amen” as thanksgiving

"To clasp the hands in prayer is to rise up against the disorder of the world." – Karl Barth I always love..

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Do we want to see?

Guest Outpost blog by Stephen McKinney-Whitaker “Do you want to see?” “No, not really.” My dog had surgery to remove her eye...

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Syrians, Muslims and Christians: Hope in a time of fear

Guest commentary by Art Ross In Ephesians, Paul – redeemed disciple of Christ, world traveler and inspired writer – prays that the..

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Sabbath as justice

“WE NEED TO TAKE SABBATH MORE SERIOUSLY.” Those were the words that I have heard over and over during my life as..

Insights columns

Singing our story

by Lillian Quakenbush Every good story begins with a “teaser” of what should not only engage us but in some way change..

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Waiting

by Lori Archer Raible The fact Mary and Joseph navigated the miracle of birth without a professional team, birthing suite and an..

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A response to the Foothills Presbytery from the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy (ACSWP)

Introduction: The Presbytery of Foothills sent copies of several of its overtures to the Advisory Committee in June, after developing and circulating..

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Social witness of the church: Commentary on Foothills Overture #1

Guest commentary by Ray Roberts We live in times of tremendous cultural change. We also live in times of high anxiety as..

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#whystewardship? A good question with a lot of good answers!

Guest Outpost blog by Andy Kort It is stewardship season at the church I serve, just as I am sure it is..

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Commentary on overtures submitted by Foothills Presbytery

Foothills Presbytery in South Carolina has submitted a series of overtures that would redefine the work of the General Assembly. Their aim..

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Reclaiming our constitution: Moving to a two-thirds vote to approve change

Troubling scenario Imagine this situation. The United States government implements a plan to functionally erase state governments. At the same time, Congress..