by Jess Cook As someone who frequently facilitates trainings and conversations related to the identities of and challenges faced by lesbian, gay,..
Christ gave us the ministry of reconciliation. The Bible tells us so. The word “reconciliation” is found only four times in the..
I recently watched the troubling yet necessary documentary “The Social Dilemma” on Netflix. Let me first say, if you’ve not seen it,..
In seminary, I used a “character contract” one semester (I attended Denver Seminary and as a part of our individualized learning we..
Friends, On Sunday evening, October 4, the congregation of First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, North Carolina, called me to be their next..
Guest commentary by Kathleen Dain One of my objectives on a recent journey to the Isle of Lewis was to travel to..
A pastor friend of mine, who recently lost a loved one, reflected to me how hard it’s been to grieve. She doesn’t..
Service Day holds a special place in the hearts of Lyon College students. It’s a day when we do not hold..
Evangelical School of Theology (EST) received its national accreditation as a tertiary educational institution in 2006, following nearly 20 years of..
“Will you pray for and seek to serve the people with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love?” It was one year ago (on..
Guest commentary by Liz Rasley I, after all these years and visits to other churches, can now say with confidence that I..
Who are we? Who am I? These are questions that we wrestle with from time to time, perhaps never more than in..
I heard on my favorite movie podcast that Brad Pitt does “three films for us and one for him.” I think about..
As COVID-19 quickly spread from Asia to Europe and across the ocean to the United States, worldwide concern over the impact of..
One of the least helpful things I think you can suggest to someone is to “forgive and forget.” I know that people..
Guest commentary Over the last few months, I have heard a lot of people talking about “individual rights” or “individual liberties.” As..
Recorded September 15, 2020 90-minute Presbyterian Outlook webinar Presented by Kerry Connelly Sponsored by Presbyterian Publishing Download the slide handout: Holy Imagination..
For me, middle school was a complete crapshoot. There were bullies, puberty and that sweeping awkwardness accompanying all social interactions. I..
Hey, hey you! Yes YOU! Come a little closer (not closer than six feet though) — I need to keep my voice..
We are one body, so the Bible says. “If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice..
Selah. This mysterious little word is sprinkled throughout the psalms. My colleagues tell me that its origin and translation are uncertain and..
My study leave this year looked different than a conference, or even sermon series planning. I used my study leave to catch..
I do not watch much TV. Yes, even in quarantine. I watched more TV before quarantine began if that is believable; my..
Guest commentary by Thomas Willadsen “What would your ideal call be?” was the first question the pastoral nominating committee asked after we’d..
Many years ago, an Old Wise Head (he was an experienced pastor and probably all of 39 at the time) advised me..
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