Borders are places of encounter, calling us to see our shared humanity, writes Greg Allen-Pickett.
Presbyterian camps and conference ministries are more than just summer getaways — they’re vital hubs of community and recovery in times of crisis, writes Colleen Earp.
Andrew Taylor-Troutman offers the perfect recommendation for anyone who likes thinking about God and baseball.
After Hurricane Helene, neighbors came together in unexpected ways — sharing meals, resources, and stories. For pastor and theologian Paul Galbreath, these gatherings took on a deeply sacramental meaning.
Sometimes, the biggest victories come off the field, writes chaplain Maggie Alsup.
Should pastors seek a coach or a spiritual director? Spiritual Director/Clergy Coach Kerra Becker English offers her thoughts.
Walter Canter reflects on how sports taught him to meditate — a feeling he now experiences in worship.
Biking 326 miles across Ohio taught Lucus Levy Keppel that cycling is more than a physical challenge — it’s a spiritual journey.
Losing is painful. According to professional athletes, it can also lead to growth, writes Andrew Taylor Troutman.
In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, Elana Keppel Levy pushes against the teaching that those who commit suicide go to hell.
Katy Shevel reflects on the challenge and gift of maintaining friendships through adulthood and life's different seasons.
Shea Watts shares Covenant Presbyterian Church’s decision to remove stained-glass windows depicting Confederate figures.
Could fun be what we need to draw us closer to each other and the Lord? Tracey Davenport shares her church's ministry of Fantasy Football.
We need a conversation about how our faith will factor in this election. — Jim Wallis
Confronted with school shootings and stale prayers, new mother Meagan Kelly pleads: Fix it, God.
What if we structured congregations on members’ time and talents instead of organizational needs, asks Philip Blackburn?
Author Amy Bornman dives into the phenomenon of “mom brain,” exploring how the neuroplasticity of pregnancy rewired her beliefs. What happens when faith, once so certain, becomes elusive?
‘The Lord of the Rings’ prequel offers parallels that might give divided Americans a little hope. — Tyler Huckabee
For 20 years, N. Barry Dancy has balanced being a part-time pastor and tractor-trailer driver. He believes dual employment could be key to the future of small churches.
Karie Charlton and her husband Kurtis used their summer travel to engage mindfulness. "We aren't in a hurry," they would remind each other.
Why does one animal sleep in my bed while the other winds up on my grill? Tony Jones, a hunter and dog owner, investigates this paradox.
Shrinking churches means the market for Christian print resources diminishes, too.
Three PC(USA) churches in the Seattle-area grapple with Christian nationalism using the Book of Confessions as a guide. — Haley Ballast
Andrew Taylor-Troutman offers sabbatical reflections.
What happens when preachers stop believing the words they’re preaching, wonders Whitney Wilkinson Arreche?
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