Guest commentary by Steve Wilkins Recently, two churches that have had enormous influence in my life voted to separate from the denomination..
I turned on the radio on my way to work a few days before Christmas and heard one of my favorite Christmas..
My husband and I are expecting our first child in just about a week (which means he could come any day or..
Guest commentary by Krin Van Tatenhove When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for..
On the Sunday we celebrate Epiphany at the church I serve, it has become a tradition to pass out “star words.” Perhaps..
During the 12 days of Christmas, we focus a lot on Jesus’ birth and early life. This incarnation, God becoming flesh and..
Guest commentary by Chris Iosso Qualifications: Belief that the God made known to us in Jesus Christ cares about the PC(USA), and..
Poetry by Julia Crim Wondrous Lamb, Burden that I am, I cling to You. Unto Your joy, Sacred Lamb, I come And..
As a part of my work as my congregation's associate pastor of spiritual formation, I have been re-reading Ruth Haley Barton's “Sacred Rhythms:..
Guest commentary by Elizabeth Smith In the current climate of fear and violence, one man in Tucson, Arizona, continues to do what..
Guest commentary by Merwyn S. Johnson The die is cast. The nine Foothills Overtures are now officially before the next General Assembly..
Guest commentary by Whit Bodman Incidents of vandalism at mosques are at an all-time high – 63 reported incidents as of this..
Guest commentary by Mike Hoyt The members of Foothills Presbytery who are working toward reform of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s approach to..
Guest commentary by Glen Bell I am grateful for Heath Rada’s call for change and reform. He is right to invite us..
I love Santa. Every year my wife gets me a new Santa ornament to put on our tree. It’s pretty much a..
I'm starting a new call as the director of global mission at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. This means uprooting my family..
Guest commentary by George Love “Serial.” One story told week by week. It was a phenomenon. As with most sensations, I came..
by Heath Rada, moderator of 2014 General Assembly For a number of years it was my privilege to serve on the board..
How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of..
I recently saw Pixar’s newest animated film, “Inside Out.” Even if you have not yet had the pleasure of watching it you..
Guest commentary by Harold Delhagen Growing up with my father meant that family time was filled with history lessons. While my brothers..
They’re here. A wall didn’t keep them out. Stricter travel restrictions didn’t keep them out. Governors locking the front doors of their..
I have been encouraged by moderator Heath Rada’s “Call to the Church” to re-think our Presbyterian identity, to re-think how we do..
Guest commentary by Ed Koster Our Presbyterian Church is in turmoil. The director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency has resigned. The stated..
"To clasp the hands in prayer is to rise up against the disorder of the world." – Karl Barth I always love..
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