Can a Reformed Christian affirm universalism? Drawing on Calvin, Barth and Scripture, Lucus Levy Keppel argues that God’s grace ultimately reconciles all.
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.
50 years later, A Declaration of Faith remains clear, poetic, relevant, writes John Williams.
Brendan McLean argues that "The Tree of Life" is a theologically rich, liturgical meditation that explores God’s mysterious presence in both the vast cosmos and the intimate struggles of human life.
Maggie Alsup reflects on what her plant, Peter Parker, taught her about living in abundance and embracing slow growth in a fast-paced world.
Here’s what carried the Outlook staff through 2025 — culture, prayer, public faith, and small joys.
Palestinian Christians have developed one of the most important liberation theologies of our time — and most American churches have never encountered it, writes Christopher Tweel.
A priest. A murder. A question at the heart of faith. “Wake Up Dead Man” isn’t just a locked-room mystery — it’s a theological reflection, writes Brendan McLean.
What Presbyterians were thinking — and wrestling with — in 2025.
Among lessons of Bondi Beach is Hanukkah's eternal lesson that there is more light to be found than we imagine.
Hunter Steinitz remembers the day her church's choir sang carols with a beloved member on hospice — and how music became family, worship and farewell all at once. Music binds the church together, she writes.
Karie Charlton offers a reflection on embodied faith, music and mindful breathing.
Chris Burton explores how Ka’s music uncovers beauty, truth and divinity in the hardest corners of life.
Discover the titles that most engaged Presbyterian Outlook readers, from theology and memoir to devotionals and cultural commentary.
Here are the top 10 Presbyterian news stories from 2025 highlighting the questions and concerns shaping the church's future.
Poetry set to beats reminds listeners of their purpose and self, writes John Molina-Moore.
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.
From “God” to “Anxiety,” Doechii shows us what faith can sound like outside the sanctuary. Join Chris Burton for the "The Theology of Hip Hop."
As social media amplifies anger, Advent invites us to practice faithful communication — words that add value, meaning and peace, writes Teri McDowell Ott.
How does Indigenous wisdom deepen our reading of Scripture? Emery J. Cummins places "Braiding Sweetgrass" in dialogue with an Indigenous translation of the New Testament — revealing shared themes of reverence, reciprocity and our Creator’s abundance.
From Dolly Parton to The Grateful Dead, Bluey to Brandon Lake — Outlook readers shared the songs anchoring their hope, prayer and daily life.
Bob Dylan wanted to keep things simple. His fans wanted more. — Luke Esteban
Chris Burton digs into the gospel roots, gratitude, controversy and God-consciousness woven through GloRilla’s music.
Music is protest and praise — from Miriam to Mary, Dylan to Doechii. The prophets of song remind us: art is not luxury, it’s testimony and hope, writes Alex Evangelista.
Chris Burton reads Tupac’s catalog as street-level theology — lament and hope in conversation with Scripture — and asks what Pac’s “ghetto gospel” still demands of the church today.
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