An unexpectedly holy Communion: Jesus, is that you?
Guest commentary by William McConnell It was a normal weekend in the life of a denominational “road warrior” in the days before..
Guest commentary by William McConnell It was a normal weekend in the life of a denominational “road warrior” in the days before..
Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 Pentecost 13B; Proper 16 In a scene from Richard Wagamese’s poignant novel, “Indian Horse,”13-year-old Saul is kicked off his..
(PNS) David Guervil, who’s been consulting for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance in Haiti throughout political unrest, Hurricane Matthew in 2016, Saturday’s 7.2-magnitude earthquake and..
As people of faith, how should churches and individuals respond to the searing news from around the world? Afghanistan. Haiti. COVID-19. Climate..
Welcome Invite various persons to bring a designated item and use this liturgy to begin your time of learning together. One:..
It’s almost that time again — time for a new school year to begin. The beginning of the school year is..
(RNS) — Recently an assistant professor of African studies at a Catholic university was preparing to oversee a doctoral student’s oral examination..
Winn Collier Waterbrook, 368 pages Reviewed by Jo Forrest The mere mention of Eugene Peterson’s name arouses a sense of comfort from..
REDLANDS, California (Press release) — The University of Redlands recently announced the appointment of Dr. Christopher Ocker as assistant provost of the..
(PNS) Since the 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti Saturday, people have been sleeping outside waiting for possible aftershocks. When tropical storm Grace hit..
I cannot remember how, as an adult, I first got my hands on “A Ring of Endless Light” by Madeleine L’Engle. My..
Esau McCaulley InterVarsity Press, 208 pages Reviewed by Sterling Morse “Learning to drive, you must see the big picture.” This was told..
Though the pipe organ welcomes us into traditional Presbyterian churches, the Hammond B3 organ is a Black church staple. As our organist..
I have always been a reader – it’s how I learn, engage and make sense of the world – so it’s not..
(RNS) — At Hopwood Christian Church near Elizabethton, in eastern Tennessee, many in the congregation hoped the worst of the pandemic might..
(PNS) In opening remarks of the virtual 46th Biennial Convention of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus, the organization’s president, the Rev. Dr...
(OGA) Jack has just turned 80 years old, and his health is declining. I’m with him at the hospital at a low..
Guest blog by Russ Kerr I love summer reading! Winter reading is for curling up with a cozy blanket next to the..
Richard Lischer Eerdmans, 224 pages “Just tell the truth,” says Richard Lischer in the title sermon of this collection. It’s a sermon..
Visiting my local library, I found an endcap displaying Robert Putnam’s new book, “The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago..
(PNS) The Rev. Edwin González-Castillo said Monday he knows the Haitian people will overcome the most recent calamity to befall them, Saturday’s..
God of mercy, as wildfires and wars rage, earthquakes shake the planet, tropical storms threaten, we are at a loss as..
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free..
After only a couple of dates, Ginny and I lighted on the subject of pets. I am a dog guy. My romantic..
Werner Krusche, translated by James S. Currie Parson’s Porch Books, 192 pages Sermons, it is often said, are delivered to a particular..