On Epiphany, January 6, a day rightly dedicated to the discovery of the Christ-child, our national identity, trust and conscience were simultaneously..
Guest commentary by Matthew Skolnik Just as stay-at-home orders marked a turning point in how we viewed and responded to COVID-19, yesterday,..
In the circles I travel, there is a prayer by John Henry Newman that has a certain cult following among us. Perhaps..
My brother Scott is an expert in motivational theory. A behavioral scientist and psychologist, he consults with companies that are realizing there..
The new year promises to be one of the most challenging in our lifetimes. A relentless, devastating virus has cost us hundreds..
I teach polity at Austin Seminary, and I try to convey to my students two core truths. First, that the Book of..
Guest commentary by Liz Rasley Not sure about you, but I cannot wait for the fireworks this year. After all we’ve been..
One of the things I connect with most in Reformed theology is the understanding of sin not as an individual act, but..
Across my dining room table, through the beveled glass of the cabinet, a pair a soft eyes greet mine. They are painted..
At first, the pandemic seemed as if it was bringing out the best in humanity. Healthcare workers were cheered during shift changes...
A modest little note, it was, on the side of the box at the foot of the tree. BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED! But..
This time of year, many congregations share Epiphany words printed or written on star-shaped pieces of paper. Like the Bethlehem Star guided..
’Twas the day of Christmas, and all across the land, church members were trying their best to understand. Oh, some things were..
Pastor and professor Samuel Wells tells a moving story in a recent issue of the Christian Century. He recalls a time when..
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
The darkness falls around me like a cozy comforter. Wait! says the voice of the divine to my soul. I light the..
When I was growing up in the years B.C. (before COVID-19), Ms. Joyce would stoop to wrap each child in her arms..
Guest commentary by Robert P. Hoch The British composer John Rutter has just completed a new choral piece, “Joseph’s Carol.” It will..
When did we learn to be afraid of the dark? This is the question I’ve been pondering this week as we continue..
Stephanie and Bryan Fritz, Colorado natives, were a bit ahead of the curve when they sold their home and belongings three years..
Our congregation returned to limited in-person worship in October. One service takes place in the sanctuary and is broadcasted over Zoom,..
In September I had an awful thought: Even if we are back in the church on Christmas Eve, we won’t be able..
Guest commentary by Lee Ann M. Pomrenke Waiting is not wasting time. Or at least it does not need to be. When..
In a year of surpassing disruption, discord, dishonesty and disease, many good-hearted people have stepped up and done the next right thing...
“For you will always have the poor with you.” The words of Jesus recorded in Matthew 26:11 have reverberated throughout the ages...
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