My long obedience: Remembering Eugene Peterson
Eugene Peterson was not a personal friend, but he was my companion. And he continues to be. Sadly, I never had the..
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Baptism of the Lord — January 13, 2019
Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Year C Do not fear. I have called you by name. You are..
2020 Vision Team moves ahead with new leadership, new directions
The 2020 Vision Team is continuing its work, trying to prepare a final version of its vision statement for the Presbyterian Church..
Looking ahead: Moving Forward Implementation Commission plans their work
The Moving Forward Implementation Commission will hold its first in-person meeting Jan. 14-15 in Louisville. In preparation for that, the commission met..
God with us through our trials (Horizons 6)
“God’s Promise: I Am With You” Lesson 6: God with us through our trials Isaiah 41:8-13; 43:1-7 Grim and brutal is the..
A young Presbyterian lass…
A young Presbyterian lass in Iowa was among some middle school students asked to write about a biblical character. She chose Noah...
Ruth Brown
Ruth Brown, a Presbyterian mission worker, has a new position in Zimbabwe. She is an adviser to a committee that the synod..
Glenn Adamson
“Like any tool, technology in itself is not a bad thing. But the more we trust it to be the binding agent..
Dr. Marshall’s prayers (70 years ago)
70 years ago — January 17, 1949 Peter Marshall, Presbyterian minister and pastor of New York Avenue Church in Washington, D.C., was..
Migration is a human issue, not a political one, says PC(USA) mission co-worker
(PNS) On Thursday, President Trump travels to the southern border of the U.S. to make his case for a $5 billion border..
Robust church rising
We are all tired of it. We are tired of the handwringing, blaming, wailing and general angst over the demise of church-as-we-have-known-it...
On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books
Karen Swallow Prior Brazos Press, 272 pages Reviewed by Marlise Burr-Asher Karen Swallow Prior’s second book, “On Reading Well,” is an intriguing..
The art of getting lost
We just moved to a new city, and even with Google Maps and Waze I'm finding myself lost pretty regularly. As a..
On becoming ecclesial geologists: Family systems theory for faith leaders
My son is a Boy Scout, and we recently attended a scouting event that helps the boys earn their environmental merit badges...
Small-town Christian bookstore owners keep faith despite an uncertain future
DALLASTOWN, Pa. (RNS) — The first book that Byron and Beth Borger sold at the Hearts & Minds bookstore was a copy..
A compassionate church: Ministry at the intersection of faith and public life
I’ve heard many colleagues share how proud they are that they serve “purple” congregations where members from different sides of the political..
A Sunday in the life of Cindy Kohlmann
BOSTON (OGA) For the Rev. Cindy Kohlmann, a typical Sunday will involve a morning worship service, one to two hours in the car,..
My hope for the PC(USA) in 2019
Given the chance, I jump at the opportunity to tell people why I love the Presbyterian Church. I can go on and..
Grace, mystery, beauty and freedom: Four takeaways of Reformed theology
The thing about Reformed theology is that it is not really aiming to be “Reformed.” It is aiming to be Christian...
Montreat College Conference: The early 20s — the perfect age for leadership
MONTREAT, N.C. — Eboo Patel, an interfaith leader in his own right, told the 1,000 or so Presbyterian students attending the 2019..
Dangling feet: The pay gap and the chancel chair
Guest commentary by Anna George Traynham I know I’m biased, but I think the church I serve is strikingly beautiful, with the dark..
Epiphany — January 6, 2019
Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany Year C Nations shall come to your light. Gentiles have become fellow heirs. Wise men..
Study: New Congress showcases religious diversity but is still mostly Christian
WASHINGTON (RNS) — When the 116th Congress was sworn in on Thursday (Jan. 3), it became one of the most religiously diverse..
Compline – January 6th
No snow tonight, the air stands vibrant, crystal sharp, expectant, as if waiting for a bell, or gong, some resonating sound, to..
Horses Speak Of God: How Horses Can Teach Us To Listen and Be Transformed
Laurie M. Brock Paraclete Press, 144 pages Reviewed by Jennifer Meyers As a teenager I rode my horse on a large network..
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