In praise of the pastor’s wife

Do you remember the proverbial “pastor’s wife”? My mother and grandmother, like countless women through the years, studied alongside their husbands at..

Outlook Horizons Studies

God with us wherever we are (Horizons 1)

Horizons 1 (selections from Genesis 25, 27 and 28) "God's Promise: I Am With You" You would think God would have better..

Benedictory

Surfing the problems

Some time ago I read an interview with George Miller, co-writer and director of 2015’s “Mad Max: Fury Road.” It’s a phenomenal..

Voices

Food allergies and practicing the love of God

I love peanuts. I love peanut butter, chocolate-peanut-butter ice cream, peanut puffs and peanut butter cookies. My kid gets peanut butter in..

Editorials

Checking in on Outlook: Your support matters!

The Presbyterian Outlook covered much ground this year. We prepared advance stories on issues coming to the 223rd General Assembly, covered..

He/She Said

Guatemalan mother

“Water scares me a lot. But in that moment I remembered when Christ crossed the sea and put his disciples in the..

Presbyterians in Action

The Outreach Foundation

The Outreach Foundation in Tennessee has reported on what they have done for two years in the Middle East. They sent money..

In This Corner

A children’s sermon in Georgia ….

A church in Georgia recalls a children’s sermon where the preacher asked, “What do you think lives in a tree and has..

From the Archives

Kagawa seeks to retain disarmament provision (60 years ago)

60 years ago — August 4, 1958 Toyohiko Kagawa, noted Japanese Christian leader, is waging a vigorous struggle to keep Japan from..

Religion News Service

Pope in Ireland vows to end cover-up of clergy sex abuse

DUBLIN (AP) — Pope Francis declared as he arrived in Ireland that he shares the outrage of rank-and-file Catholics over the cover-up..

Religion News Service

Sen. John McCain: Known as a veteran but also a man of quiet faith

(RNS) — Sen. John McCain, a former prisoner of war who embraced patriotism loudly and religion quietly, died Saturday (Aug. 25) at..

Outlook Reporting

Immigration in small-town Iowa: One church reaches out to the community

On the day of the May 9 immigration raid in a small Iowa town, families whose husbands and fathers had been detained came..

Voices

Granny on a mission: A ruling elder raises awareness of how immigrants are treated

Guest commentary and photos by Sharon Kutz-Mellem Zero tolerance. Human beings seeking asylum from dangerous situations in their own countries, yet denied..

Looking into the lectionary

14th Sunday after Pentecost — August 26, 2018

Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69 Ordinary 21B; Proper 16 Jesus asks his followers two pointed questions: Does this offend you? And: Do you..

Presbyterian News Service

More than 750 faith leaders and faith organizations decry low refugee arrivals

LOUISVILLE (OGA) More than 750 faith leaders and faith organizations have written a letter to President Trump and members of the U.S...

Hymns

O God, When Trust is Shattered (free hymn)

This new hymn was written in response to the latest news of abuse by clergy; it was written with input from survivors..

Presbyterian News Service

Remembering Kofi Annan’s Presbyterian connections

(PNS) While many voices vied for the attention of Kofi Annan, the former UN secretary general consistently listened to people seeking peace..

Voices

Practicing the presence of God

In preparation for a women’s retreat, I am reading Brother Lawrence’s “The Practice of the Presence of God.” Brother Lawrence was a..

Book Reviews

The Way of the Heart

Henri J.M. Nouwen HarperSanFrancisco, 96 pages These are difficult times. The challenge for spiritual communities to be spaces for hope and compassionate..

What's right?

What’s right about Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church?

Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church — Asheville, North Carolina Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church strives to follow Jesus’ example of radical love and welcome. We..

Presbyterian News Service

Presbyterian churches in the northeast dry out from last week’s heavy rains

(PNS) Cleanup continues in parts of the northeast following last week’s heavy rains and flooding. Torrential rains dropped several inches on communities..

Presbyterian News Service

Deadline nearing for records preservation grants for churches

PHILADELPHIA (Presbyterian Historical Society) To assist congregations with the preservation of church records, the Presbyterian Historical Society awards annual Heritage Preservation Grants to..