by David Bartlett
A few weeks ago I spent a few minutes reading yet another review of the recent works of the evangelical atheists—Harris, Dawkins and Hitchens. Now I have not read any of the books being reviewed, though I’ve read essays by each of those authors.
My general sense was that their image of the way in […]
by Susan Andrews
The Season of Passion has always been the most significant rhythm of the year for me as a spiritual pilgrim. One of my earliest memories of the church is sitting in the three hour Good Friday service – my Dad preaching one of the “seven last words” – and my mother singing, in […]
by Jessica Tate
It is a complicated week in the life of the church. A Holy Week, but a week that involves many things, with many mixed emotions.
There’s the excitement of Palm Sunday. Jesus enters Jerusalem and crowds gather to welcome him, to put down their cloaks, to shout hosanna, blessed is he! But even that excitement […]
by Jim Burklo
Nothing is more effective at turning a person into a theologian than witnessing somebody else’s personal crisis.
Recently, I lost my job, or my job lost me. I’m still not sure which description is more accurate. In any case, it’s my first experience with unemployment. I’m blessed with very supportive family and friends (including […]
by Jarrett McLaughlin
Last week, the session at my Church had the privilege of examining a young woman who was seeking our endorsement for Inquirer status within the Presbytery. While some may see this as a burdensome requirement of Presbyterian polity, I like to think of it as one of the great privileges of the call […]
by Meg Peery McLaughlin
Having recently been ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA), I pay attention at Presbytery meetings when new ministers are being questioned for ordination or transfer. Two confessions about my attentiveness:
1. I’m glad it is them and not me up there. It’s intense.
2. Code words from the new minister’s statement of faith jump off the […]