Destination Bethlehem: Daily Meditations, Prayers, and Poems to the Light the Way to the Manger

J. Barrie Shepherd Wipe & Stock Publishers, Eugene, Ore. 237 pages When I received J. Barrie Shepherd’s newest book, “Destination Bethlehem,” we were..

Outlook Features

Sometimes there’s God so quickly

There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the..

Voices

Seeking reform: Reflections overtures from Foothills Presbytery

I have been encouraged by moderator Heath Rada’s “Call to the Church” to re-think our Presbyterian identity, to re-think how we do..

News from other sources

200-year mission of Union Presbyterian Seminary celebrated

RICHMOND, Va. – Since its founding in 1812, Union Presbyterian Seminary has been witness to seminal moments in America’s history. From the..

Presbyterian News Service

Presbyterian World Mission names new associate directors

LOUISVILLE (PNS) Presbyterian World Mission has named Tamron Keith as associate director for administration and Rachel Yates as associate director for programs. Keith..

Outlook Features

God’s creation: Climate change and faith

What responsibility do people of faith have to protect the environment? To what extent is climate change — and the impact that..

Digital Issues

December 7, 2015: Digital issue (Christmas)

The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s December 7, 2015 issue is now available! It is viewable on most computers, tablets, and smartphones. Click here..

Editorials

Social media Advent

One recent morning I drove my youngest to school, talk radio on as usual in the background. There were two stories that..

Looking into the lectionary

1st Sunday in Advent – November 29, 2015

Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-36 “The days are surely coming,” says Jeremiah. The days of promise and fulfillment are surely coming. The days..

Voices

A time to speak, a time to heal

Guest commentary by Ed Koster Our Presbyterian Church is in turmoil. The director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency has resigned. The stated..

Prayers for the moment

Thanksgiving reflection

I have a vivid Thanksgiving memory that seems particularly relevant this year. My young family was living in Greenwood, South Carolina. I..

News from other sources

McCormick Theological Seminary issues statement in response to Laquan McDonald shooting video, an open letter from President Frank M. Yamada

CHICAGO - We the community of McCormick Theological Seminary, along with the rest of the city of Chicago and our nation, are..

Book Reviews

God With Skin On: Cycle C Sermons for Advent/Christmas/Epiphany

by Susan R. Andrews CSS Publishing, Lima, Ohio. 164 pages Susan Andrews is a skilled preacher who knows how to shape theology..

Voices

“Amen” as thanksgiving

"To clasp the hands in prayer is to rise up against the disorder of the world." – Karl Barth I always love..

Presbyterian News Service

Native American Leadership Institute meets in North Carolina

(PNS) Any national gathering of Native Americans is a time of renewing friendships, making new friends and sharing stories of mutual ministry. Members..

Voices

Do we want to see?

Guest Outpost blog by Stephen McKinney-Whitaker “Do you want to see?” “No, not really.” My dog had surgery to remove her eye...

Voices

Syrians, Muslims and Christians: Hope in a time of fear

Guest commentary by Art Ross In Ephesians, Paul – redeemed disciple of Christ, world traveler and inspired writer – prays that the..

He/She Said

Kevin M. Gannon

“None of us went into academia with the idea we’d qualify for combat pay.” – KEVIN M. GANNON, chairman of the history..

In This Corner

Where is the baby Jesus?

Years ago, I taught the nursery Sunday school class in Pecos, Texas. I had a lifelike doll form my childhood that we..

Presbyterians in Action

Special events for teens and young adults

Many Presbyterian churches hold special events for teens and young adults during the Christmas season. These include chili suppers, pageants, the Christmas..

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