Film in review – “The Legend of Hercules”

Yes, this one just as cheesy as you would expect it to be, in the proud tradition of Steve Reeves as Hercules. ..

Film in review – “Ride Along”

You know, there aren’t many active comedy teams in the movies any more, though we could all probably name several from times..

Movie Reviews

Film in review – “Narco Cultura”

This is a documentary about the encroachment of the “narcotics culture” and the way it has pervaded not only all of Mexico,..

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The flip side—5 things I wish I’d learned in seminary

Lest anyone should think me ungrateful, yesterday I wrote a list of things I was glad to learn in seminary. You can..

Book Reviews

Book review – David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants

by Malcolm Gladwell Little, Brown and Company, New York, NY. 296 pages. Not everyone enjoys Malcolm Gladwell as I do. His..

Outlook Features

The role of certainty in the life of the disciple

Elijah was certain that there was no real god except the God who had called Israel out of Egypt and asked the..

Insights columns

Planning a study leave

Two weeks of study leave included in a pastor’s compensation package provide a valuable time for spiritual and academic growth, relaxation and..

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A valentine to my seminary—5 things I’m grateful to have learned

Pastors and church members are quick to enumerate the ways that seminaries fall short in preparing candidates for ministry. Before I participate..

Outlook Features

Building the beloved community: Shannon Beck assumes position as reconciliation catalyst

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Will the sane Christians please stand up?

When I moved from the United States to Northern Ireland I never expected the Huffington Post to signal one of the most..

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Five things that I wish I’d learned in seminary

In seminary, I had terrific classes. Old and New Testament, Church History, Theology, Pastoral Care, Hebrew, Greek and some handy German. Oh,..

Religion News Service

What’s abortifacient? Disputes over birth control fuel Obamacare fight

WASHINGTON (RNS) Conception. Pregnancy. Abortion. Abortifacient. Those words today are in a rhetorical swamp where contesting religious, medical and political views muddy..

Religion News Service

Can Cathy McMorris Rodgers resurrect compassionate conservatism?

President Obama touched on several hot button issues as he addressed the economy, immigration and gun violence in his State of the Union..

Religion News Service

In South Sudan conflict, churches attacked, looted

(RNS) African church leaders are urging parties in the South Sudanese conflict to respect places of worship, after rebels attacked and..

Presbyterian News Service

Sing to the East and the West: Cuban churches celebrate Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

MATANZAS, CUBA (PNS) A number of factors probably contribute to Cuban Christians’ fervent commitment to ecumenism. There is the relative isolation..

Presbyterian News Service

Hope Amid Violence in South Sudan

Mission Co-workers Nancy and Shelvis Smith-Mather with their first born, Jordan. Nancy and Shelvis Smith-Mather’s little boy is just an infant, but..

Digital Issues

February 3, 2014: Digital issue for subscribers

The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook's February 3, 2014 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and smartphones...

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What I wish I had learned in seminary

This week, we asked our bloggers to name a few things that they wish they had learned in seminary. Visit the Outlook..

Outlook Features

Abiding, and abiding still

The question I’m asked more than any other at this season of ministry is how I’ve managed to stay in one church..

Presbyterian News Service

Special Offerings task force recommends changes to Peacemaking Offering

LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Special Offerings Advisory Task Force is recommending that the current Peacemaking Offering be converted to a Peace and Global Witness..

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