This Lent, we journey with Eve's questioning, longing and seeking of God, writes Cynthia Jarvis.
Samwise Gamgee, a hobbit who is happy with his garden, still feels the spark of something beyond within him. — Whitney Wilkinson Arreche
Most startling is not the dismantling of government agencies that help others, but the public’s tolerance for these actions. — Kelly Brown Douglas
Shani McIlwain reflects on the power of active listening in coaching, fostering curiosity, empathy, and understanding to build stronger relationships.
We have always had prophets who have used their creative witness to leave this world better than they found it. — Winterbourne Harrison-Jones
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Being curious takes vulnerability and courage, writes Teri McDowell Ott, but this is the soft, fertile soil from which spring flowers bloom.
What if Eve's story gives us permission to tap into our own curiosity? — Kerra Becker English
Presbyterian Outlook’s Instagram was suspended by Meta without explanation. Learn what happened and where to find us now.
A tiny creature's journey from darkness to light – and the world's reaction to it – causes Brendan McLean to reflect on hope.
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.
Keatan King and Omar Rouchon hope secular sites of racial justice work can become the grounds where future church leaders find their lives' work.
Andries Coetzee shares his journey of living with HIV, confronting stigma in the church, and embracing his God-given identity with courage and dignity.
Gail Henderson-Belsito remembers two people who embodied all that is civil and right.
Colleen Bell explores how intergenerational collaboration strengthens the fight against racism, drawing lessons from past movements.
A felony lurks in our past. But Trump is now president, and, 54 years after my conviction, legal discrimination continues to haunt me, writes Patrice Gaines.
A broken-hearted mother’s decision became one of the most galvanizing acts of the Civil Rights Movement, writes Dartinia Hull.
Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime show was a prophetic pronouncement — and an invitation for Christians, writes Shea Watts.
As attitudes about race began to shift among White Presbyterians in both the UPCUSA and the PCUS, social justice emerged as a primary, common mission, writes Jimmie Hawkins.
Teri McDowell Ott speaks with Presbyterian Pastor Liz Theoharis on uniting and organizing poor and low-income people into a powerful force.
Public theology can potentially fill gaps in understanding within the intersections of race, gender, faith, and grief, writes Desiree McCray.
Charissa Howe offers four key tips for churches to more effectively partner with nonprofits and maximize their impact.
Nicole Doyley suggests five things White church leaders can do to attract, retain and nurture people and families of color well.
In the fight for racial justice, some White pastors spoke boldly and paid the price. Others chose silence. Their choices shaped the church. Their scars tell the story, writes William Yoo.
Silence sustains oppression, writes Teri McDowell Ott. What will we contribute to freedom’s call?
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