I heard someone the other day use the phrase, “that’s so 2020.” They weren’t referencing something pleasant. 2020 has become synonymous in..
I arrived to Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, in the summer of 2010. It was a different time for me and..
Sixteen months. That’s how long ago I graduated from seminary. I had to count twice, because it doesn’t seem possible that I..
I began seminary the week my daughter turned 2. In retrospect, that sounds like a challenge, but at the time I was..
Guest commentary by Lynne A. Pabst Given all the current ideas of creating a worship space in the home right now, I..
When I made the decision – or I probably should say, when God pushed me into to the decision – to go..
My friend is a college professor, and he claims that the students who give him the most trouble about grades are the..
Guest commentary by Amy Cerniglia National Coming Out Day is older than I am, but I only learned about it through social..
Someone asked me recently how stewardship of creation relates to my personal faith. It seemed like a simple enough question to answer,..
Guest commentary by Dwain Lee I am not a radical. At least, I don’t think I am. What I am is a..
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..
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..
“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..
I heard on my favorite movie podcast that Brad Pitt does “three films for us and one for him.” I think about..
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..
My study leave this year looked different than a conference, or even sermon series planning. I used my study leave to catch..
Guest commentary by Thomas Willadsen “What would your ideal call be?” was the first question the pastoral nominating committee asked after we’d..
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