Top of the church shopper’s list: Strong preaching
(RNS) Top-notch preaching most attracts people looking for a new place to pray. That’s the conclusion of a new Pew Research Center study, released..
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Kenyan churches, mosques painted yellow to symbolize love
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) In the midst of the rusty shanties of Nairobi’s Kibera slums, the Holy Trinity Anglican Church stands out in..
Toward a theology of refuge
Story and photos by Derek Macleod None is too many “None is too many.” That was the chilling (though, in the 1930s,..
Are you invisible?
Guest Outpost blog by Alex Becker I am invisible. It’s not something I regularly tell people, largely because if I told..
Paradox Lost
by Richard P. Hansen Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Mich. 224 pages This is a delightful and serious invitation into paradox by a pastor,..
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 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..
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..
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..
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