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.
A poignant reflection on identity, inheritance, and love, exploring the emotions of cherishing a parent's enduring legacy. — Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler Jr.
Jerry Andrews' grandson Silas, who has spina bifida, teaches him faith, courage, and joy, inspiring a shared journey toward wholeness.
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.
You've seen the crowd-favorite Outlook articles of 2024. This list includes the articles we love, but maybe you haven't seen yet.
By the power of the Holy Spirit, our hearts are joined in one holy unity writes Ron Byars.
Here are the top 10 Presbyterian news stories from 2024 highlighting the questions and concerns shaping the church's future.
In a busy season, the prophet John helps Maggie Alsup organize her to-do list.
Each week, Presbyterian Outlook publishes a lectionary reflection related to the Revised Common Lectionary's suggested readings. These are our 10 most referenced reflections of 2024.
From Lenten devotions to webinars on reparations and digital discipleship, our most popular products in 2024 offered inspirational and practical tools.
Justice, gratitude, and healing — these were the themes of the Outlook's most referenced prayers in 2024.
In "Woodland," Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings’ merge timeless folk ballads with pressing social issues, blending joy, sorrow, and soulful protest. — Andrew Taylor-Troutman
From the church’s pastor-less future to Christian nationalism and reproductive rights, these 15 articles capture the year’s most resonant voices.
“If we see wrong, step up. I believe that God steps with us.” Chris Burton and Dartinia Hull tackle systemic sin, generational trauma, and the hope found in God’s promises.
According to our readers, these were the best books of 2024 to purchase.
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.
PC(USA) pastor and researcher Erin Raffety and neurodivergent director of ministry Ellen White discuss how neurodivergent youth are reshaping youth ministry in innovative, faithful ways.
The world will wear me down unless I demand otherwise, writes Dartinia Hull.
Christ not only illuminates our common bonds as humans but shows what we can accomplish when we work together toward the good, writes Teri McDowell Ott.
The Fostering Congregations Initiative guides ministries in caring for foster families and children who have come from difficult spaces.
There will be better times, but this is our time, writes Tim Hart-Andersen.
Sometimes, you have to say goodbye to something full of potential, writes Karie Charlton.
The ongoing challenge, says Sarah Ann Bixler, is to reconcile experiences of trauma with our theology.
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.
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