Most startling is not the dismantling of government agencies that help others, but the public’s tolerance for these actions. — Kelly Brown Douglas
A tiny creature's journey from darkness to light – and the world's reaction to it – causes Brendan McLean to reflect on hope.
Andries Coetzee shares his journey of living with HIV, confronting stigma in the church, and embracing his God-given identity with courage and dignity.
Colleen Bell explores how intergenerational collaboration strengthens the fight against racism, drawing lessons from past movements.
Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime show was a prophetic pronouncement — and an invitation for Christians, writes Shea Watts.
Charissa Howe offers four key tips for churches to more effectively partner with nonprofits and maximize their impact.
Nicole Doyley suggests five things White church leaders can do to attract, retain and nurture people and families of color well.
Maggie Alsup shares how an office door covered in stickers became a testament to God's inclusive love and a reminder that small messages can make a big impact.
Brendan McLean reflects on David Lynch’s surreal art, biblical wisdom and divine mystery.
In the wake of devastating fires, Los Angeles pastor Christine Chakoian finds herself wondering about baptism.
Mainline Christianity’s role in politics is shifting — can we be a prophetic voice of compassion and critique rather than a court prophet to power, asks Chris Currie?
Three oppositional Presbyterian parties in Pakistan united recently, settling their differences and ending several years of hostility.
In response to recent presidential pardons, Joshua Gritter explores the tensions of justice and mercy.
The closure of the PC(USA) Office of Theology and Worship marks the end of an era. Charles Aden Wiley, III and Martha Moore-Keish mark the office's 40-year legacy.
David W. Congdon explores the origins of Christian nationalism and the language that sustains it.
All of this full and good life was funded by an unapologetic conviction about the mercy of God at work in the gospel of Jesus Christ. — Beverly Roberts Gaventa
Ruth stayed. Orpah left. Both were blessed. Choosing the right ending requires courage, faith and grace, writes Katy Shevel.
The restoration of an antique baptismal font teaches Alan Olson, and his congregation, a lesson about Christ's grace.
A poem commemorating the life of President Jimmy Carter by Paul Hooker.
In a busy season, the prophet John helps Maggie Alsup organize her to-do list.
In "Woodland," Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings’ merge timeless folk ballads with pressing social issues, blending joy, sorrow, and soulful protest. — Andrew Taylor-Troutman
Sometimes, you have to say goodbye to something full of potential, writes Karie Charlton.
The command against bearing false witness connects truth-telling with the well-being of our neighbor, writes Ray Roberts. In light of the election, we need to remember this.
Sherry Blackman shares how one person can change the trajectory of someone's life.
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary teacher Hunter Farrell remembers his former instructor, father of liberation theology, Gustavo Gutiérrez.
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