Rejoicing in Lament: Wrestling with Incurable Cancer and Life in Christ
by J. Todd Billings Brazos Press, Grand Rapids, Mich., 224 pages In September 2012, Todd Billings was a 39-year-old husband, father of..
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Ordain women? Vatican synod gets an unexpected proposal
(RNS) The most controversial proposal floated so far at the high-level, high-stakes Vatican summit on church teachings on the family had nothing..
Join the Conversation
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Identity conversations are taking place across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) wants to..
An expression of grief
HOW DO WE FIND SOLIDARITY in suffering and grief? Recently, I preached on the question, “If God has a plan for my life,..
A Faithful Farewell: Living Your Last Chapter with Love (bookmark)
by Marilyn Chandler McEntyre Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, Mich. 143 pages As I was pondering the impending death of an elderly woman, her..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance teams monitor flooding in South Carolina
LOUISVILLE (PNS) At least nine people are reported dead in the latest update from South Carolina officials following this weekend’s torrential rains. The..
United Nations marks 70th anniversary
LOUISVILLE (PNS) For nearly three-quarters of a century, the United Nations has provided member states an opportunity to make significant changes in the..
Blessed are those who mourn: Sharing comfort in grief
by Marilyn Washburn How do we care for those who grieve? Specifically, how can and should pastors do that care? Moreover, how..
At the font
poetry by Paul Hooker In memoriam, Rev. O. Floyd Hooker (1922–2014) We sat for ninety minutes in the room where he lay..
An Open Letter to Moderator Heath Rada: What if . . . we held an ecclesiastical hackathon?
Guest commentary by Deborah Wright and Jim Kitchens Small teams of six (made up of regular Presbyterians from all across the country)..
Ministry in the midst of tragedy
by Alex W. Evans The words of Psalm 46 are familiar to most of us: God is our refuge and strength, a..
October 12, 2015: Digital issue for subscribers (College & YA)
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s October 12, 2015 issue is now available! It is viewable on most computers, tablets, and smartphones. Click..
The Fellowship Community gathers to be sent out
A multitude of volunteers in neon yellow T-shirts stood in the unusually hot and humid weather to welcome and direct guests at..
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) leaders renew call for gun control in the wake of the Oregon shootings
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Once again, the nation finds itself reeling from another mass shooting. Authorities in Roseburg, Oregon are still investigating what led a..
Stated Clerk issues letter to Trump on refugees, immigrants
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. . 725 Fifth Avenue . New York, New York 10022 Mr. Trump, I am the Stated..
Grace Presbytery donates $2.8 million to Presbyterian World Mission
DALLAS (PNS) In this time of change and uncertainty for the denomination, Grace Presbytery in northeast Texas has decided to invest in the future of..
World Food Day and Week of Action on Food (PMAB chair column)
[Jesus] said to them, “You give them something to eat.”—Luke 9:13a First Presbyterian Church of Hemet, California, has an 11-year-old feeding ministry..
Response to the moderator’s “Call to the Church” – A conversation with Heath Rada
Heath Rada, moderator of the 2014 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), says response to his “Call to the Church” for..
Hope and controversy fill Pope Francis’ visit to America
Guest commentary by Philip Wingeier-Rayo Pope Francis just completed his first visit to the U.S. during of three-city tour of Washington, New York..
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 4, 2015
Job 1:1, 2:1-10; Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16 The Pharisees know the answer to the question they pose to Jesus. Hence, this..
Prayer after the shooting at Umpqua Community College
by Carl Horton, Presbyterian Peacemaking Program It happened again today. This was the 45th shooting at a school in 2015, and the 142nd..
Use your influence (Stated clerk’s column)
As I write this the airplane carrying Pope Francis is probably in its final approach into Rome. In the United States it..
Bricks and mortar
by Robert Hoch ONE EVENING, SITTING IN THE BACK PATIO, we were struck by the sight of our children’s bikes in the..
Responding to hate: Be not afraid
It is time for congregations to develop protocols for responding to hate initiatives on their doorsteps. As the intolerant lose any..
Joy in the Journey: Finding Abundance in the Shadow of Death
by Steve & Sharol Hayner InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, Ill. 159 pages REVIEWED BY KRISTIN STROBLE In life and in death we..
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