Biking 326 miles across Ohio taught Lucus Levy Keppel that cycling is more than a physical challenge — it’s a spiritual journey.
Losing is painful. According to professional athletes, it can also lead to growth, writes Andrew Taylor Troutman.
Professional sports has become "one of the ways in which we make meaning and tell our own stories," writes Scott Hagley.
Can the church embrace change without losing its core identity? Matthew Rich looks at MLB for inspiration.
In each issue of the Outlook, we include a discussion guide to further reflect on the issue. We recommend using this guide in your Bible study, small group or book club. It's our invitation into a faithful conversation.
In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, Elana Keppel Levy pushes against the teaching that those who commit suicide go to hell.
Katy Shevel reflects on the challenge and gift of maintaining friendships through adulthood and life's different seasons.
Is fitness America's new religion? Rose Schrott Taylor explores how boutique workouts like Peloton go beyond physical training, offering community, meaning, and transformation.
Teri McDowell Ott's athletic journey taught her more than just speed. It showed her the meaning that goes beyond talents.
Shea Watts shares Covenant Presbyterian Church’s decision to remove stained-glass windows depicting Confederate figures.
Dartinia Hull interviews Paul Roberts, president of the Justice Center for Sacred Theological Studies, on repairing the breach and healing our souls.
Could fun be what we need to draw us closer to each other and the Lord? Tracey Davenport shares her church's ministry of Fantasy Football.
Jermaine Ross-Allam offers an introduction to the purpose of the PC(USA)'s Center for the Repair of Historical Harms, where he serves as the inaugural director.
Gratitude to God inspires us to admit and apologize for our denomination’s role in historical harms, writes Jermaine Ross-Allam.
We need a conversation about how our faith will factor in this election. — Jim Wallis
Confronted with school shootings and stale prayers, new mother Meagan Kelly pleads: Fix it, God.
What if we structured congregations on members’ time and talents instead of organizational needs, asks Philip Blackburn?
Author Amy Bornman dives into the phenomenon of “mom brain,” exploring how the neuroplasticity of pregnancy rewired her beliefs. What happens when faith, once so certain, becomes elusive?
‘The Lord of the Rings’ prequel offers parallels that might give divided Americans a little hope. — Tyler Huckabee
Chris Dela Cruz, a pastor in Oregon, shares how and why the Presbytery of the Cascades gave land to a local Native coalition.
There is no redemption without restoration, no deliverance without atonement, writes William Yoo.
Wordsmithed policy, if celebrated as an end in and of itself, is not a step on the journey toward a new way of being, says Larissa Kwong Abazia.
Outlook Editor Teri McDowell Ott introduces our issue on reparations.
For 20 years, N. Barry Dancy has balanced being a part-time pastor and tractor-trailer driver. He believes dual employment could be key to the future of small churches.
Karie Charlton and her husband Kurtis used their summer travel to engage mindfulness. "We aren't in a hurry," they would remind each other.
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