Teaching children to be caring
The women’s group at a church in Michigan discussed how to teach their children to be more caring. One proud mother shared:..
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Hurricane Harvey
Pastor Sonja wrote in her letter to the congregation in Kingsville, Texas, following Hurricane Harvey that Kingsville escaped the heavy destruction while..
Chappell Ellison
“To ease my brother’s pain, even for a mere five minutes, would be my greatest achievement.” – Designer Chappell Ellison on creating objects..
Rachel weeping (20 years ago)
20 years ago — April 27, 1998 “She was remembered by her students as a teacher ‘who always looked out for us.’..
Over- or under-function? — a constant challenge
In a previous Outlook article, I noted several key points about Murray Bowen’s family systems theory: It’s based on cellular biology, not..
The other side of the Table
Guest Outpost blog by Jordan B. Davis I remember it so clearly: standing at the table I once slept under during a..
Miroslav Volf delves into the theology of joy: A Q&A
(RNS) — Theologian Miroslav Volf, who has written books on subjects ranging from the Trinity to the challenges of reconciliation in divided..
Way Forward Commission strives to present counsel to the church on its ongoing work
On May 22, the Way Forward Commission held its second-to-last meeting before the 2018 General Assembly convenes in St. Louis in June..
Hawaii’s volcanic activity not slowing down
A lava roadblock covers a residential road May 12, 2018, at Leilani Estates, Pahoa, Hawaii. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior..
Presbyterian churches remember victims in Texas school shootings
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – Presbyterian church leaders continue to follow the aftermath of last Friday’s mass shooting at Santa Fe High School in..
Presbyteries offer 223rd GA a potpourri of overtures
The only big theme in this year’s constitutional overtures appears to be the broad spread of topics and proposed remedies. In the..
What the church can do to help opioid addicts: A Q&A with Raymond Barfield
(RNS) — The opioid epidemic claimed more than 40,000 lives in the U.S. in 2016 alone. And the problem is growing particularly acute..
Presbyterian Mission Agency publishes 2017 Annual Report
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – Following the April 25 approval by the Audit Committee of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board, the agency’s 2017 Annual..
Three POINTS and a POEM about PREDESTINATION
Predestination is a widely misunderstood term tossed around and utilized in odd ways today. So I thought I might offer to you some..
What’s right about Carmichael Presbyterian Church in California?
Youth mission trips have been a big part of the church for more than 30 years. This congregation has enabled hundreds of..
Hispanic/Latinx National Presbyterian Caucus and stated clerk issue statement on Trump’s latest comments on immigrants
(OGA) The Hispanic/Latinx National Presbyterian Caucus and the Rev. J. Herbert Nelson, II, General Assembly Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U,S.A.)..
Lord, how is it possible that this is happening again?
Lord, how is it possible that this is happening again? How can we live in a culture where there is a haunting..
The church speaks in tongues
The church speaks in tongues. I know you immediately think of what’s known as glossolalia, the strange utterance of an unknown language..
Day of Pentecost — May 20, 2018
Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost B Pentecost is revolutionary. An inbreaking of the Holy Spirit means a great equalizing has happened. The world as..
How smaller congregations are challenging the system to “go solar”
GREENSBORO, N.C. (RNS) — Faith Community Church, a small, mostly African-American congregation, has a long history of activism dating back to the..
Synod of Presbyterian Church of Venezuela address months of unrest and violence in Venezuela
(PNS) After months of unrest in Venezuela and as the nation approaches national elections on May 20, the Synod of the Presbyterian..
What’s in a name?
“Do you know Jesus’ real name?” This was the first question my fellow traveler from Dallas to Columbus asked me on our..
Kitchen Table Giving: Reimagining How Congregations Connect With Their Donors
William G. Enright Amazon CreateSpace, 86 pages Reviewed by Baron Mullis What if fundraising were a fundamentally joyful activity? Bill Enright believes..
Malagasy Church calls for peace, dialogue amid growing political tension
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (PNS) — The Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar — known by its Malagasy acronym, FJKM — has issued a statement calling..
Dealing lovingly with the roadblockers
Every committee has at least one of them. We know who they are. They say “no” to everything. They are the..
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