Never alone
William E. W. Robinson explores how God often accompanies us in life through the presence of others.
A good book can challenge, inspire and lead to growth. In this Winter Books issue of the Outlook, readers will discover new book recommendations for themselves or gifts to give for the holidays. Whether you are an avid reader, practicing pastor or armchair theologian, this issue of the Outlook has a recommendation for you.
William E. W. Robinson explores how God often accompanies us in life through the presence of others.
Amy Pagliarella recommends some new books that explore the Bible and theology.
Three recent books focused on our life together in the church.
"The theology undergirding Berry's work is 'the law of love,' and he urges us to obey it for our own good."
Three recent books for families to consider.
"[This is] a book for people like me and hopefully people like you: who refuse to give up on hope, who believe we should regard others from more than a human point of view, who have faith that the gospel can still transform lives ...."
Outlook Book Review Editor Amy Pagliarella compiles a list of devotionals to consider as we prepare for a new year.
Philip J. Reed reviews Andrew Root's latest book.
"Yoo persistently debunks the myth that White Presbyterians would not have known the brutal details of slavery, arguing the practices were common knowledge. Ignorance was no excuse, because ignorance was implausible."
"So rather than give a lecture, Kingsolver delivers a deep dive into a messy world in which young people play the hand they’re dealt, moving from bad choice to poor decision to lesser of two evils. What does hope look like for kids like Demon?"
"Churches in the U.S. have not seen the kind of reconciliation efforts at the same level we’ve seen in the South African church wrestling with apartheid, but Augustine has faith reconciliation can still happen and provides resources to push this effort along."
Amy Pagliarella reviews the latest book by Karen González.
Scott Dalgarno shares an encounter with Nobel prize winner and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel that shaped his ministry over four decades.
Roger Gench reflects on the politics of power found in Daniel 2, the problematic theology of the American dream and the necessity of diversity.
Here are some of our favorite books that we read in 2022.
Tammy Wiens recounts the history and importance of the diversely ecumenical Uniform Lesson Series.
"Christ does not call us to an unchanging state of safety and comfort, but to ask, seek, knock. To look beyond our first impressions for meaning within."
College chaplain Catherine Knott reflects on the role Robert Augustus Masters' book has played in her ministry.
Lesson 5 of the 2022-2033 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
A uniform lesson for February 19, 2023.
A uniform lesson for February 12, 2023.
A uniform lesson for February 5, 2023.
"Listening to these fruitful conversations left me wanting to talk to someone about them — perfect fodder for a church discussion or book group."
Trinity Presbyterian Church shares how the Holy Spirit has been working in their congregation through their new Center Space, a community center focused on promoting and teaching grounding spiritual practices.
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