Stated Clerk signs amicus brief opposing President Trump’s travel ban
(OGA) The Reverend J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), joined other faith leaders..
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Dying alone
Guest commentary by Ann Conklin – This piece was written during her participation in a Louisville Institute grant project, "Congregational Life and..
Feel good 17 for ‘17
Folks, you don't need me to tell you this: There's a lot of hate, fear and divisiveness out in our world these..
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time – February 19, 2017
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23; Matthew 5:38-48 Ordinary 7A Proper 2 You shall be holy. You are God’s temple. Be..
New Orleans East begins recovery from last week’s tornadoes
(PNS) A week after an EF2 tornado tore a path through parts of New Orleans, disaster officials and volunteers are still trying to..
Anthology of African Christianity highlights the continent where the faith is growing fastest
Christianity is growing faster in Africa than anywhere else in the world says Rev. Fr Dr Lawrence Iwuamadi, Professor of Ecumenical Biblical..
In defense of total depravity
I have been reading a fabulous spiritual memoir by Mike McHargue called “God in the Waves: How I Lost My Faith and..
“Mom, I’m Gay” – Loving Your LGBTQ Child and Strengthening Your Faith
Susan Cottrel Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville, Ky. 184 pages Reviewed by Andrew Walton A good book title is supposed to do..
More than 80,000 people join Moral March in North Carolina
LOUISVILLE – An estimated 80,000 people crowded the streets of Raleigh, North Carolina over the weekend to take part in the 11th..
Regarding ruling elders: Ruling elders and new members
LOUISVILLE (OGA) The Church is the body of Christ acting in the world as a witness to the gospel of grace. If..
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“Keeping Faith” – February video newsletter
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – Keeping Faith, the video newsletter from Tony De La Rosa, Interim Executive Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, is..
I believe in the forgiveness of sins
by Thomas W. Currie One might think it a bit strange that all the Apostles’ Creed has to say about the..
Karma or grace?
I remember repeatedly reminding my children that, as Christians, we believe in grace, not karma. One instance remains vivid in my memory...
Are you ready for love?
by Carlton Johnson “Ready For Love” is a beautiful melody from India.Arie’s 2001 debut album “Acoustic Soul.” Her lyrics counter the popular..
Seeking the simplicity of thin moments
by Hillary Leslie Liminality in faith is known as an in-between moment experiencing a “thin place,” or a hallowed space and..
The problem of Christ (Horizons 8)
Horizons Bible Study 2016-2017 Who is Jesus? What a Difference a Lens Makes Lesson 8: Jesus According to Other Abrahamic Faiths Grocery..
In an Alabama confirmation class…
In an Alabama confirmation class, the teacher asked a young lady to recall a story about Paul. The lass reported, “The natives..
Northwood Presbyterian Church in San Antonio
When Charles and Melissa Johnson left the Northwood Presbyterian Church in San Antonio to begin mission services in Zambia, the entire congregation..
Cress Darwin
“Not many people are able to do what those people were able to do — to forgive — because not many people..
Joy
A funny thing happened when I sat down recently to do a little word study on “joy” and its occurrences in the..
10 years ago — February 12, 2007
“Why can’t we learn from each other? Why do we have to put up walls to protect ourselves from each other? Whatever..
Songs of worship: Why we sing to the Lord (Commentary)
This Saturday, Feb. 11, many Jews will celebrate Shabbat Shirah, the Sabbath of Singing, which commemorates one of the most vivid musical..
Pope Francis seeks forgiveness from clergy abuse victims
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis has condemned clerical sex abuse as an “absolute monstrosity” and asked victims and their families for forgiveness..
What’s right about my church?
The very first, and best thing right about my church is that it’s not my church at all. If it was I’d..
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