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G. Thompson ‘Tommy’ Brown dies at 92
DECATUR, GA (PNS) The Rev. G. Thompson (Tommy) Brown ― a “missionary kid” born in China who grew to become on the..
Game four
Loss of meaning: Millenials’ greatest fear
I, like many millenials, grew up with the understanding that one day I’ll make it past our parent’s income. Or at the..
World Communion of Reformed Churches finds new home
HANOVER, GERMANY (WCC) The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) has found a new home. On Sunday, Jan. 12, a service of welcome took..
Editorial – From aspirations to adaptations
Prior to seminary graduation I hardly gave a thought to same-gender relationships. But eight days after Billy Graham handed me my M.Div.,..
Everything that breathes
Today is a snowy day. It is a day when most streets are quiet, except for the sound of squealing sledders on..
Presbyterian network opens new dialogue on Zionism
LOUISVILLE, KY (PNS) The Israel Palestine Mission Network of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has released its newest educational resource, Zionism Unsettled: A Congregational Study Guide. ..
The pope and the president: What to look for in the Obama-Francis summit
(RNS) The news that President Obama will meet with Pope Francis on March 27 brightened a snowy Tuesday morning for Catholics who..
In the words of Martin Luther King Jr.
Several recordings of public appearances by Martin Luther King, Jr. have recently been uncovered at PHS. In honor of Martin Luther King..
Films in review – “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” & “August: Osage County”
They both owe their origins to previous literature. “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” was a short story written by James Thurber..
Film in review – “Her”
Isn’t it true that we all project upon our loved one their idealized version? And was part of whom we fell in..
PC(USA) delegation accompanies Syrian Church partners in meeting with Syrian President Assad to press for peace
LOUISVILLE, KY (PNS) Representatives from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) this week visited partner churches and leaders of the National Evangelical Synod..
Film in review – “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit”
Viktor Cherevin: You Americans like to think you are direct. Perhaps you're just rude. Jack Ryan: You Russians like to think you..
Film in review – “The Wolf of Wall Street”
“Jesus said to them, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in..
Will you be a friend among your colleagues in ministry?
Book review – The Letter to the Romans: Salvation as Justice and the Deconstruction of the Law
by Herman C. Waetjen Sheffield Phoenix Press, Sheffield, England. 390 pages. Just as Paul’s Letter to the Romans arrived as..
Coalition of Immokalee Workers reaches agreement with Walmart
Walmart representatives John Amaya (left), Tom Leech (center) and CIW's Lucas Benitez look on as CIW's Gerardo Reyes Chavez (far right) signs..
This year’s March for Life reaches a new group: evangelicals
(RNS) Evangelicals are themost likely religious group to say that abortion should be illegal in all cases. So why would organizers of the..
Mid Councils Commission finalizes report to General Assembly
DALLAS (PNS) Determined that their report be viewed as a newer, more collaborative way of being the church and not as a..
Lord, tell us of the telos
You rarely read of Jesus resting. More often than not he is on the move; preaching, teaching, healing, walking, sailing, eating …..
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Northwest passage: MCC approves merger of Alaska, North Puget Sound presbyteries
DALLAS (PNS) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Mid-Council Commission (MCC) has approved the realigned boundaries of the Presbytery of North Puget Sound, effectively merging North Puget..
Overcoming evil with good: Presbyterians turn hate demonstration into community love event
GLENDALE, CALIF. (PNS) It’s Sunday morning and your church is about to be picketed by America’s most notorious hate cult. And there..
Tony Campolo to shutter the evangelical ministry he started 40 years ago
(RNS) Tony Campolo, a progressive evangelical leader who counseled President Bill Clinton through the Monica Lewinsky scandal, announced Tuesday (Jan. 14) that..
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