Paradox Lost

by Richard P. Hansen Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Mich. 224 pages This is a delightful and serious invitation into paradox by a pastor,..

Editorials

Just say yes

This issue was supposed to be our annual stewardship issue, the 32 or so pages devoted to the nuts and bolts of..

Presbyterian News Service

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance deploys National Response Team in the wake of Gulf flooding

LOUISVILLE – In the aftermath of catastrophic flooding in the Gulf region, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is providing assistance to the Presbytery of..

Those with ears to hear (music reviews)

Side Pony (Lake Street Dive)

If you select your music by genre, this album might not be for you. Lake Street Dive doesn’t commit to just..

Looking into the lectionary

August 21, 2016 — 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Luke 13:10-17 Ordinary 21C; Proper 16 No one wants to be chomping at the bit. No one wants to be caught between..

News from other sources

Churches embrace Olympic refugee team, other athletes

(WCC) As many in the world observed and cheered the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, church leaders spoke out in support of the..

Book Reviews

Consequence: A Memoir

by Eric Fair Henry Holt and Co., New York. 256 pages REVIEWED BY RICHARD R. CROCKER Eric Fair’s memoir is of great..

Voices

Growing into God’s call

Over the last 10 years, educators and armchair psychologists have focused on the mindset required for success. Carol Dweck, in her..

What's right?

Newport Presbyterian Church — Bellevue, Washington

Newport Presbyterian Church in Bellevue, Washington, recently had the delight of having all five of its head of staff pastors lead in..

Book Reviews

For the Glory: Eric Liddell’s Journey from Olympic Champion to Modern Martyr

by Duncan Hamilton Penguin Press, New York. 400 pages Reviewed by Neil Craigan When it comes to understanding the life of Eric..

Presbyterian News Service

New Jersey church closes volunteer village for Hurricane Sandy relief

(PNS) In the nearly four years since Hurricane Sandy struck the United States, volunteer work teams from across the country have traveled to..

Voices

The gift of Sabbath

Like many pastors, I have a difficult time taking time off and truly disconnecting. I take all of my vacation time..

Book Reviews

Dark Splendor

Dark Splendor by Robert P. Vande Kappelle Resource Publications, Eugene, Ore. 170 pages Dark splendor is the way some people describe their..

Religion News Service

U.S. Lutherans approve document recognizing agreement with the Catholic Church

(RNS) Nearly 500 years after Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the Castle Church door, the largest Lutheran denomination in the U.S...

Presbyterian News Service

Regarding ruling elders: Ruling elders and prayer

(OGA) A common religious conceit is that people only turn to prayer in times of difficulty and despair. In my time as..

Presbyterian News Service

Record flooding in Louisiana leaves thousands homeless

(PNS) Record flooding over the weekend in parts of Louisiana has left thousands homeless and as many as a half dozen people dead...

He/She Said

Thomas Bach

“It can send a symbol of hope for all refugees in the world and can send a signal to the international community..

Presbyterians in Action

Outreach Foundation

The Outreach Foundation took seven young Presbyterians to western Syria when they visited Presbyterian churches in Homs, Amr Hosn, Yazdia, Fairouzeh and..

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