"If we aren’t careful to look for what’s true, we might become yet another voice repeating bad information," writes Elana Keppel Levy.
The Presbyterian motto “decently and in order” may reinforce the status quo instead of pushing the boundaries. How does our denomination develop leaders, Aaron Neff wonders?
People of faith are called to have compassion, regardless of our preferred political narratives, opines Michael Woolf.
What do babies see when they stare at the ceiling? Scott Barton wonders if it might be the memories of loved ones they never get to meet.
Maggie Alsup offers four tips to craft prayers for multi-faith spaces.
If you've ever wondered, “Wow! We actually have a potential future church leader among us! What do we do?” This list is for you, writes Walter Canter.
Julie Raffety writes about the value of encouragement in our lives, especially in matters of faith.
Martin Luther's encounter with Abba Mika’el greatly influenced how he expressed his ideas, writes Elana Keppel Levy.
Pastor and educator Donald Griggs offers ten ways to create inclusive worship by applying educational theories such as Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences.
In response to recent violence, Andrew Taylor-Troutman shares a poem he wrote while planning a peace vigil.
What happens when you are denied forgiveness? Katy Shevel shares her experience and how she is finding a way forward.
How is the conflict in the Middle East being presented?
When it comes to the future of the church, it's tempting to put our heads in the sand, writes Rebecca Gresham. Let's be honest about the decline of mainline religion — and that God is still present and active.
From apples to sunflower seeds to a small daughter's blessing.
College chaplain Maggie Alsup reflects on the impact of writing prayers for a diverse community.
Reading the Bible used to feel like a drag to Walter Canter. He found reinvigorated joy when he let his curiosity, and the Holy Spirit, guide him.
After tending to her sick mother, New Testament scholar Kathleen Gallagher Elkins finds that Job’s friends are more relatable than they once seemed.
During an interfaith gathering, Ashley Brown was introduced to sabbath in a new way.
Nature melts away our differences, writes Aaron Neff. We are all in need of this type of healing.
In a world with seemingly unlimited books on church decline and innovation, what are pastors to do?
"O Lord, if you were to head upstairs, beware the Lego landmines on the carpet ... "
Rose Schrott Taylor tours the Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, the day she learns about the death of Tyre Nichols. As a result, she reflects on the 60th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, the stories we tell ourselves, and repeating patterns.
When selecting books, Karie Charlton typically picks what she should be reading — usually a book for work. Whether it’s a book crawl or pretending she’s a kid at a Scholastic Book Fair, here are some ways she’s trying to read for fun.
Sarah Are Speed explains four reasons people return to Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church's chapel service every Sunday.
Maggie Alsup shares a resource she has found helpful in addressing her anxiety and ministering to college students as they wrestle with their own mental health.
© Copyright 2025 The Presbyterian Outlook. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Statement. Website by Web Publisher PRO
