In the woods, writes Karie Charlton, we find doors to new beginnings, even in the depths of winter.
A tritina form poem by Nadine Ellsworth-Moran on Madeleine L'Engle's Christmas quote: "Love still takes the risk of birth."
'Do not let death rejoice in its victory over us,' said one writer.
Whether it's in the magazine, on the website or in our monthly book newsletter, Book Review Editor Amy Pagliarella always has a reading recommendation. These are the top 10 books our readers decided to purchase in 2023.
From Taylor Swift to a "text of terror" to Robert's Rules. See the Outlook's top 10 stories from 2023.
There is no sure-fire recipe guaranteed to produce faith, Ronald Byars writes. Maybe that’s why so many testify that their faith came as a gift.
How can the peace offered by God and the chaos of the world exist at the same time, wonders Maggie Alsup?
Eliza C. Jaremko shares some wisdom on the incarnation through the eyes of her 4-year-old.
Every Advent, I wonder: What is it like to truly live in peace? — Dartinia Hull
Lydia Griffiths maintains there is rich diversity among Protestant religious thinkers when it comes to a transforming relationship with God.
“This is no time for a child to be born ... [yet] love still takes the risk.” Teri McDowell Ott reflects on this Advent quote by poet Madeleine L’Engle.
Liz Cooledge Jenkins reflects on Elizabeth, Luke's Gospel, and Audre Lorde.
In an unexpected casting of Drosselmeyer, Matt Rich finds – in life and in ministry – the role you think you are going to play might not be the role you get.
In any community, there is likely one person ensuring all the plates keep spinning. How can we acknowledge this and ease the load, asks Elana Keppel Levy? How can we work together?
Being intentional in your question-asking can reinvigorate a Sunday school or small group, writes educator Donald Griggs.
Is your church paying for something that it could get for free (or a discount)? Julie Raffety, a pastor and website developer, shares five resources every church should know about.
In each issue of the Outlook, we include a discussion guide to further reflect on the issue. We recommend using this guide in your Bible study, small group or book club. It's our invitation into a faithful conversation.
How can we grasp gratitude when it feels far away, wonders Aaron Neff?
Nadine Ellsworth-Moran, de’Angelo Dia and Smith Podris speak about how to engage liturgical arts in public spaces.
College chaplain Maggie Alsup is known around campus for the art projects she includes in chapel.
Kids ask questions based on their concerns. Figuring out how to answer can be difficult, especially when we wish we could shield children from hard realities, writes Karen-Marie Yust.
Scott Barton turns Isaiah 64:1-9 into a prayer.
A poem by Shuly Xóchitl Cawood.
May your creating be your prayer, writes Ashley Mason Brown.
Michael Waschevski, who served on the committee that produced Glory to God, shares some thoughts on the art of worship.
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