How we die is who we are
While sitting in a Catholic funeral recently, I was struck by the richness and depth of the liturgy. It said so much,..
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Self-care Jesus-style
This month we asked our bloggers to share how they are caring for their bodies and souls in the midst of the..
Office of Public Witness calls on Presbyterians to participate in fall event in Washington
(PNS) The Presbyterian Mission Agency’s Office of Public Witness is calling on Presbyterians across the denomination to come to Washington D.C. this..
‘Theological Conversations’ releases ‘Seeking a Correctable Conscience’
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – In the seventh installment of Theological Conversations for 2017, the Theology, Formation and Evangelism ministry of the Presbyterian Church..
Court of Appeals upholds dismissal of defamation lawsuit following the 1001 New Worshipping Communities investigation
A Kentucky Court of Appeals panel has upheld a state court ruling dismissing the defamation lawsuit that Roger Dermody brought against the..
Cabinet members get together for weekly Bible study
(USA Today) — Members of President Trump’s Cabinet attend a weekly Bible study, according to a new report. CBN News reported that once..
Holistic healing: Faith, prayer and lament
What is “healing”? Doctors tend to emphasize one aspect of healing: physical healing. Counselors and therapists focus on a different aspect:..
A pastor in a small church in Iowa …
A pastor in a small church in Iowa visited an older member she had not seen in worship recently. “Why do we..
Dan and Elizabeth Turk
Dan and Elizabeth Turk, mission co-workers in Madagascar, report that the churches there have been strong fighters against AIDS. A national AIDS..
Jermenious Buckley
“The church is someplace to go for release and spiritual comfort, but the church is actually fearful for me. Now I stay..
Guided by the confessions (20 years ago)
20 years ago — July 7-14, 1997 The Book of Confessions expressed “in different ways and at various times, the … primary..
Scientists, theologians ponder if latest biological findings are more compatible with religion
OXFORD, England (RNS) — When Charles Darwin published his landmark theory of evolution by natural selection in the 19th century, religious leaders..
Stated Clerk speaks out on Trump’s proposed ban on transgender personnel in the military
(OGA) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) stands with transgender community members, affirms their sacredness - as they are created in the image of God..
Perseverance of the saints
Nice weather in Houston has meant lots of time playing in the park with my 17-month-old son. One sunny day, my son..
The log in my own eye
AIDS, homelessness, wars fought at a distance and quickly, famine in far-off countries, marriages, deaths, cocaine addiction and alcoholism, divorce, youth struggling..
Faith and healing
My grandfather beat my grandmother every time she went to church. Because every time she went, she tithed and my grandfather..
Sunday morning stewardship ministry
One readily available opportunity for every congregation to expand and deepen its focus on stewardship development is obvious, but often resisted. And..
What is truth?
Today, about an hour ago as I wrote these words, I confess that I hit the wall. It was the umpteen-millionth spam..
Technology is impacting seminaries
(PNS) – Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, is planning to close its satellite campuses in Seattle, Menlo Park and Orange County and..
Presbyterians Caring for Chaplains and Military Personnel announce hiring of new director
Rev. (Captain) Lyman M Smith, CHC, USN, Retired, has been named the new Director of Presbyterian Council on Chaplains and Military Personnel..
Muslim and Christians pray together for just peace in Al Aqsa Mosque
(WCC) Muslims and Christians were gathered together in Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on 27th July. Side-by-side for just peace in the Holy..
Who cares about the mints?
Guest commentary by Sarah Sparks-Franklin “We forgot mints! We should have mints. Proper church ladies have mints at their luncheons.” One of..
8th Sunday after Pentecost – July 30, 2017
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Ordinary 17A; Proper 12 What is the kingdom of heaven like? A) A mustard seed B) Yeast C) Buried..
Churches across the world invited to pray for Korean reunification
(WCC) On 13 August, churches across the world are invited to show solidarity with Korean churches by joining a “Sunday of Prayer..
Five members of interfaith group barred from boarding plane for Israel
(PNS) The moderator of the 216th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) was among five interfaith leaders denied access to a..
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