There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the..
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..
What responsibility do people of faith have to protect the environment? To what extent is climate change — and the impact that..
One recent morning I drove my youngest to school, talk radio on as usual in the background. There were two stories that..
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..
Guest Outpost blog by Stephen McKinney-Whitaker “Do you want to see?” “No, not really.” My dog had surgery to remove her eye...
Guest commentary by Art Ross In Ephesians, Paul – redeemed disciple of Christ, world traveler and inspired writer – prays that the..
“WE NEED TO TAKE SABBATH MORE SERIOUSLY.” Those were the words that I have heard over and over during my life as..
by Lillian Quakenbush Every good story begins with a “teaser” of what should not only engage us but in some way change..
by Lori Archer Raible The fact Mary and Joseph navigated the miracle of birth without a professional team, birthing suite and an..
Introduction: The Presbytery of Foothills sent copies of several of its overtures to the Advisory Committee in June, after developing and circulating..
Guest commentary by Ray Roberts We live in times of tremendous cultural change. We also live in times of high anxiety as..
Guest Outpost blog by Andy Kort It is stewardship season at the church I serve, just as I am sure it is..
Foothills Presbytery in South Carolina has submitted a series of overtures that would redefine the work of the General Assembly. Their aim..
Troubling scenario Imagine this situation. The United States government implements a plan to functionally erase state governments. At the same time, Congress..
Guest commentary by Sada Andrews “It's a good calling, then, to speak a better story. How brightly a better story shines. How..
Guest commentary by Arlene Gordon In a recent sermon reflecting on racism, Eric D. Barreto said: “I’m tired, but I’m still awake...
This month we asked our bloggers to share their thoughts on wearing vestments in worship. Here’s what they think. “Send us a..
Over the last 8 years, I have listened to hundreds of sermons online. As a preacher myself, it is a way to..
Guest commentary by Jim Nedelka NEW YORK – "That could have been my daughter!" This realization hits teaching elder Charles Atkins, pastor..
Guest commentary by David Davis In the hours after the brutal murders at Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church, the editorial board of the..
As a pastor, I have had many opportunities to visit local hospitals. As a part of my seminary training, I even spent..
Some Presbyterians write because they have to — those frantic Saturday night sprints, pounding out a sermon. Others write because they feel..
RECENTLY, I TOOK PART IN THE ORDINATION of one of our recent graduates. He was ordained in his home congregation in New..
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