In each issue of the Outlook, we include a discussion guide to further reflect on the issue. We recommend using this guide in your Bible study, small group or book club. It's our invitation into a faithful conversation.
Instead of focusing on Peter's ultimate sinking in Matthew 14, perhaps we should remember that Peter responded in faith, Philip K. Gladden writes.
In this lesson, children will explore the opening lines of Psalm 133 noticing the beauty of unity. Then they will wonder about how we might seek and build unified communities.
"Whether preaching or writing, Eville believes the goal of storytelling is 'trying to tell it and live it the best I can.' Could not the same be said of faith?" — Andrew Taylor-Troutman
Amy Pagliarella reviews Matthew Desmond's latest book.
Union Presbyterian Seminary Professor James Taneti and student Nenio Pfuzeh shed light on the violence in Manipur with a prayer.
In Outlook's 2023 survey about children's Bibles, Growing in God's Love by Elizabeth F. Caldwell and Carol A. Wehrheim was the favorite choice. Jo Wiersema and Amy Pagliarella review it here.
Colin Farmer speaks with Helen DeBevoise, co-pastor at Park Lake Presbyterian Church, about Faith Arts Village Orlando and the intrinsic link between faith and art.
Intentional rest is inconvenient, writes Linda Kurtz. How can embrace the challenge?
Since its launch in November 2022 by the research laboratory OpenAI, the chatbot spurred excitement among Christians, forcing leadership to reckon with this technology and adapting their habits.
Pastors should keep some books in their offices “for such a time as this.” Books to help parents support their kids through life’s milestones top that list. Pastor/parents review their recent favorites below.
What theological rationale do you believe there is for reading books? Chris Currie, Bridgett Green and Lori Raible discuss.
Human resource specialists from the Administrative Service Group advise the commission at their July meeting.
‘In the Lord’s prayer, we ask that his will be done on earth as in heaven. So how can we make the situation better?’ asked Erin Haynes, who is leading the study.
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Professor Roger Owens reflects on the nature of humor and humility.
Rebecca Gresham reflects on the difference between sabbath and self-care — and how some activities can be both.
Jo Wiersema and Amy Pagliarella talk about Spark Story Bible by Patti Thisted Arthur. Is it the right Bible to read with your kids? Is it a good choice for Sunday school?
Dana Moulds reflects on "willingness" and Jesus' feeding of the 5,000 in Matthew.
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
How do we know we're doing good? Rose Schrott Taylor looks at Galatians 5:13-26.
In this lesson, children will explore Matthew 14:13-21 noticing examples of generosity and then they will wonder about how they might extend and enact this same generosity in their own lives.
In the same week as the Texas Baptists’ meeting, Black leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention and SBC President Bart Barber met over similar issues in Ridgecrest, North Carolina.
"Books ... are the written words that guide us, walk alongside us, encourage, and challenge us to think compassionately, to think bigger, to think in a way that includes the 'other.'" — Nadine Ellsworth-Moran
Jo Wiersema and Amy Pagliarella review Desmond Tutu's Children of God Storybook Bible. Read the pros and the cons.
"In the most devastating and painful season of our lives, we are rebuilding with a sense of purpose and hope for a future free from gun violence."
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