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Defiant Hope, Active Love: What Young Adults Are Seeking in Places of Work, Faith, and Community
Why are young adults leaving the church, and how do we compel them to return? Howard Cha-Young Kim reviews Jeffrey F. Keuss' "Defiant Hope, Active Love."
We are all public theologians
"Your life, your words, your actions speak of your beliefs and profess your faith. Your medium is whatever blank canvas God unfurls for you to share the good news," writes Teri McDowell Ott.
The Salt of the Universe: Praise, Songs, and Improvisations
Amy Leach riffs on her her religious upbringing and present like a jazz trumpeter improvising, writes Andrew Taylor-Troutman.
Jimmy Carter, beloved Sunday school teacher, ex-president, dead at 100
Carter was the only U.S. president to have taught Sunday school while in office, according to the White House Historical Association.
Beautiful Bodies: Augustine, Nunc et Tunc
Who was the real Augustine? In "Beautiful Bodies," Margaret R. Miles reexamines Augustine’s later sermons, showcasing a journey from reason to heartfelt emotion. Samuel McCann offers a review.
Daily Bread: Grace, renewal and a restored baptismal font
The restoration of an antique baptismal font teaches Alan Olson, and his congregation, a lesson about Christ's grace.
Elegy for a quiet man
A poem commemorating the life of President Jimmy Carter by Paul Hooker.
Baptism of the Lord — January 12, 2025
On Baptism of the Lord Sunday, Teri McDowell Ott reflects on God’s call to listen, pray, and remember: “You are mine.”
Order of worship — January 12, 2025
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
We Will Rest! The Art of Escape
Tricia Hersey calls readers to liberate themselves from "grind culture," Amy Pagliarella writes.
The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World
“What if scarcity is a social construct?” Amy Pagliarella reviews Indigenous botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's latest book.
Sometimes I wish I had a face of my own
A poignant reflection on identity, inheritance, and love, exploring the emotions of cherishing a parent's enduring legacy. — Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler Jr.
New resource on Israel-Palestine available
Two-page document explores how Presbyterians can work for peace in the region.
Given into each other’s care
Jerry Andrews' grandson Silas, who has spina bifida, teaches him faith, courage, and joy, inspiring a shared journey toward wholeness.
Order of worship — January 5, 2025
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Second Sunday after Christmas — January 5, 2025
Thomas J. Carrico, Jr. reflects on John 1:1-18 and Matthew 2:1-12's call to testify to the light, follow Christ, and challenge oppressive powers.
Resisting despair amid empire (January 5, 2025)
Chris Burton explores God's vigilance, justice, and faith as a response to oppression and despair in challenging times.
Follow Your Bliss and Other Lies about Calling
“Miller-McLemore argues that following our bliss is a lie, built on a romanticized ideal insufficiently grounded in the realities of our lives.” — Philip J. Reed
Discussion guide for December 2024 issue
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.
Horizons — Air quality
Rosalind Banbury's fifth reflection on the 2024-2025 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
Beginning next month, meetings of the Unification Commission will be more accessible to the public
The UC will move away from its previous pattern of working as a committee of the whole.
Staff picks: Our favorite Outlook stories of 2024
You've seen the crowd-favorite Outlook articles of 2024. This list includes the articles we love, but maybe you haven't seen yet.
Religious traditions can help with holiday blues, mental health experts say
'During the holidays, we are practicing relational spirituality and engaging in our awakened brain,' said one professor of psychology.
Finding unity in a polarized church
By the power of the Holy Spirit, our hearts are joined in one holy unity writes Ron Byars.
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