In the last 30-plus years as I’ve served seven congregations as a pastor, only a few were officially called “interim ministry.” But..
Why are churches leaving the PC(USA)? Some leaders of exiting churches with whom I have relationships have said that the PC(USA) no..
My most beloved possession in early elementary school was not a stuffed animal, or a security blanket, or a favorite toy. It..
Guest commentary by Donna Holmes, with contributions from Dee Anderson, Jake Brandt and Bob Patton August 9, 2017, marked Habitat for Humanity’s..
Recently I hit a wave of nostalgia and went shopping. Lo and behold, on Amazon.com one can purchase the 1989 version of..
A little less than a month ago, I experienced my first catastrophic flood. Flooding is a normal thing in Houston, where I..
Guest commentary by Evelyn Worth McMullen Meet Kendra, a 14-year-old with limited verbal skills who was brought by her caregiver to the..
Guest commentary by Adan A. Mairena In the basement of a North Philadelphia Roman Catholic church, there’s a stack of wooden tables,..
Guest commentary by Cindy Kohlmann Jane and Joe (names have been changed) are standing in front of me, the perfect picture of..
Guest commentary by Nina Simone Each spring, somewhere between the end of the Super Bowl and opening day at the baseball fields,..
Guest commentary by Wendy Neff The announcement on Tuesday to let DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) expire in six months was..
What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see. – Lin-Manuel Miranda (“The World Was Wide..
I recently began a new call as a solo pastor. I’ve been preaching the lectionary Scripture texts since I arrived in April...
Guest commentary by Randy Covington Editor’s note: Randy Covington is a Presbyterian elder and journalism professional. He was recently asked by his..
Guest commentary by Dwyn M. Mounger “Man’s [sic] nature, so to speak, is a perpetual factory of idols.” – John Calvin, “Institutes..
What beauty the world has to offer, I want to be in it Not because the world is dangling some enticement for..
Oh High Priest! Cleanse me with your water, Rid me of my impurity, Make me like the one who brought down fire,..
Guest commentary by Gary Charles This commentary was written Gary W. Charles, pastor of Cove Presbyterian Church in Covesville, Virginia, near Charlottesville...
During a sabbatical from my pastorate in 2015 I walked a pilgrimage of faith that radically altered my life. Nothing I have..
On July 30, Susan McSwain brought her friends from Reality Ministries to lead us in worship. Reality Ministries is a community of..
I am not grateful for everything: humidity, hatred, or the vengeful vow, foam packing peanuts, blisters, the slippery slope. I’m grateful for..
This month we asked our bloggers to share how they are caring for their bodies and souls in the midst of the..
Guest commentary by William Yoo In the painful aftermath of the hateful activity and horrible tragedy in Charlottesville, Virginia, many Presbyterians condemned..
This month we asked our bloggers to share how they are caring for their bodies and souls in the midst of the..
The conversation about what we need to learn from Charlottesville continues to unfold, as people around the nation look hard at what..
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