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..

In This Corner

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..

From the Archives

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..

Religion News Service

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..

Editorials

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..

Insights columns

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..

Insights columns

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..

Benedictory

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..

Presbyterian News Service

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..

Voices

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,..

Looking into the lectionary

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,..

Religion News Service

Religious freedom seriously lacking for three-fourths of world’s population, ambassador says

WASHINGTON (RNS) The U.S. State Department warned that religion-based terrorists as well as some governments across the globe are threatening the liberties of..