Psalms of Wonder: Poems from the Book of Songs
Carey Wallace and Khoa Le create a book that is a gift for early elementary-age children and adults alike, writes Amy Pagliarella.
Carey Wallace and Khoa Le create a book that is a gift for early elementary-age children and adults alike, writes Amy Pagliarella.
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"The author of Hebrews is not interested in an extended theological discussion of faith but would rather show examples of precisely what that means to build up the church and its faithfulness," writes Tara Bulger.
Mark’s Gospel will continually draw us to the margins, de-centering power and privilege. It’s an invitation for us to to leave our comfort zones, writes Stephanie Sorge.
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation
In this lesson, children will explore the Epiphany story (Matthew 2:1-12) and will consider the significance of a group of unlikely people honoring and caring for the baby Jesus.
"How can we celebrate Christmas when there is no Christmas in Bethlehem?" writes Bruce Reyes-Chow.
In the woods, writes Karie Charlton, we find doors to new beginnings, even in the depths of winter.
A tritina form poem by Nadine Ellsworth-Moran on Madeleine L'Engle's Christmas quote: "Love still takes the risk of birth."
'Do not let death rejoice in its victory over us,' said one writer.
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The Vatican approved same-sex blessings, but there are a few caveats.
The cost of maintaining an installed pastor with benefits is a growing concern for churches and presbyteries.
'God never turns away anyone who approaches him!' read the document issued by the Vatican's doctrinal department.
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There is no sure-fire recipe guaranteed to produce faith, Ronald Byars writes. Maybe that’s why so many testify that their faith came as a gift.
The prayers may be too little too late on an issue that has long alienated the church from politicians and peers.
Chris Burton reflects on the Three Wise Men: "We delude ourselves thinking that there will never be trouble. On the contrary, our testimony matures because in the face of significant trouble, God delivers us."
The Rev. Jeff Hood, spiritual adviser to Kenneth Smith, argued the restrictions imposed during the execution would violate Hood’s right to the free exercise of religion.
In this lesson, children will explore and wonder about the experiences of the characters present on the night Jesus was born through Christmas hymns.
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Philip Gladden looks at the connection between Christmas and Easter laid out in Luke 2 and Galatians 4.
Dartinia Hull highlights a "Code Switch" conversation with author Alejandra Oliva. Perhaps paying attention can help us live into the Advent season, she writes.
This year, rocks have witnessed war, gun violence, oppression, and global warming. They cry out, "How long, Oh God?" Let's join them, writes Jesy Littlejohn.
"All this leads McCaulley to ask: If there is a God, why has racism persisted for so long?" — Colin Farmer