Life as pilgrimage
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary alum Simeon Rodgers reflects on a pilgrimage he took to the U.S.-Mexico border.
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US Hispanic Protestant churches are young, growing and largely new to the country
We see more and more English-speaking churches either planting a Hispanic church or adding a service in Spanish to their current congregation,' said Giancarlo Montemayor with Lifeway Recursos.
Review: “You People” is the Black-Jewish movie of the year
"Guess Who's Coming To Dinner." The 2023 version. With hip hop.
The Catholic Church’s upcoming discussion of homosexuality
The relaxation of doctrine for pastoral purposes is itself a Christian doctrine. Is Pope Francis headed that way?
The Bread of Life
Kendall Vanderslice, a professional baker and practical theologian, reflects on how bread can mirror the journey of faith.
A case for Ordinary Time
When it comes to naming the Sundays between Christmas and Lent, Eliza C. Jaremko will always opt for "Ordinary Time."
NC church victimized by cyber crime sets up crowdfund to replace stolen money
A North Carolina church cheated out of more than $793,000 in funds it had raised to build a new sanctuary has set up a GoFundMe account to try to replace some of the stolen money.
Tyre Nichols police beating video prompts faith leaders to react with grief, goals
They expressed grief and prayers for Nichols’ family, as well as called for national and state legislation. Some questioned whether the video of the police beating of Nichols should be watched.
Order of worship — February 12, 2023
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Repairing relationships — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will examine Jesus’ message about anger in his Sermon on the Mount and will consider how addressing disagreements with the intent to repair our relationships can draw us closer to one another.
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany — February 12, 2023
How do we continue to live when our mentors and leaders leave us?
New technology allows Holocaust survivors to tell their stories for all time
The technology is providing a way for future generations to interact with a hologram-style likenesses of Holocaust survivors.
‘He Gets Us’ organizers hope to spend $1 billion to promote Jesus. Will anyone care?
This year’s Super Bowl will feature a $20 million pair of pro-Jesus ads promoting the idea that Jesus ‘gets us,’ part of the larger ‘He Gets Us’ campaign. Organizers hope to spend a billion dollars in the next three years to redeem Jesus’ brand.
Become like children
For our February issue on pilgrimage, Teri Ott reflects on the connection between the archetypical hero's journey and traveling as a pilgrim.
Tech watch: Boost your Bible study
Three software programs to take your Scripture explorations to the next level.
God’s bar: Nashville’s lesbian-owned Lipstick Lounge storied for its radical hospitality
'I really didn’t have money to open a bar,' said Lipstick Lounge-owner Jonda Valentine. 'But I really believed that’s what God wanted me to do.'
National Prayer Breakfast breaks from ‘The Family’ with new organization
Critics are questioning whether the change is a full departure from the past or merely cosmetic.
Your New Playlist
Outlook Book Review Editor Amy Pagliarella and her teenage son Rowan discuss Jon Acuff's book Your News Playlist.
Living epiphany
Maggie Alsup invites us to remember the moment of now.
‘Not a real schism’: Four years later, UMC exodus less a gush, more a trickle
An analysis of departing churches suggests the country’s second-largest Protestant denomination will be weakened, but it is unlikely to break.
Faith-based organizations urge Biden not to enact ‘asylum ban’
The proposed policy 'borders on a wealth test for some of the most vulnerable children and families,' said one advocate.
Two grace-filled devotions for mothers of young children
The Beauty of Motherhood encourages mothers and caregivers to pause and find the holy in the beautiful, mundane chaos of parenting.
What is a biblical hermeneutic? What if I have one?
Whether you know it or not, you have a biblical hermeneutic — maybe even more than one.
Is worship a performance?
Can we clap after a beautiful song?
Multifaith leaders urge unity in aftermath of Monterey Park shooting that left 11 dead
To Chuching Wang, who helped organize the vigil, it was deeply moving to see people of different ethnicities and religions unite in the aftermath of the shooting that struck the Chinese American community.
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