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..
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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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
Dark Splendor
Dark Splendor by Robert P. Vande Kappelle Resource Publications, Eugene, Ore. 170 pages Dark splendor is the way some people describe their..
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...
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..
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...
Thomas Bach
“It can send a symbol of hope for all refugees in the world and can send a signal to the international community..
Outreach Foundation
The Outreach Foundation took seven young Presbyterians to western Syria when they visited Presbyterian churches in Homs, Amr Hosn, Yazdia, Fairouzeh and..
Is Marj a mercenary?
This one is from the church where I’m an elder in Big Spring, Texas. A Sunday school teacher asked me to speak..
The hope is in the crown (30 years ago)
30 years ago — August 18-25, 1986 The Statue of Liberty became a symbol of hope fulfilled to millions of the world’s..
Pope Francis treats homeless to pizza and swim at the beach
ROME (RNS) As millions of people around the world enjoy their annual summer vacations, Pope Francis is providing a beach escape for..
Moving from alarmed to alert
Still on Eastern time, I awoke in Portland, Oregon, hours before most of the city’s inhabitants. I took advantage of a few..
Remember your ordination vows: Don’t give up on peacemaking
At this critical moment in the life of our denomination, especially following the 222nd meeting of the General Assembly, it..
Coming to America
by Adela Hasic In the early 90s, as the Bosnian civil war erupted, my entire life was flipped upside down. At 6..
Hidden
by Gary Neal Hansen I’ve been baking my family’s bread for quite a while now. It is mostly self-serving: home-baked bread is..
Diverse workshop offerings inspire, inform evangelism conference-goers
ST. PETE BEACH, FLA – From “Navigating Change” to “Sustaining Spiritual Vitality,” attendees at the Go Disciple Live “Be the Light” Conference..
Justice and peace will kiss each other
Guest commentary by David Moe If I were asked to choose one of my favorite Bible verses, I would choose Psalm 85:10b,..
August 14, 2016 – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56 Ordinary 20C; Proper 15 Well, perhaps Jesus is right around the corner because, according to this Luke text,..
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