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And Bringing Order From Chaos

The scar of slavery remains on America’s soul. Times of racial violence, like those this summer, expose the scar and reopen old wounds.

Dr. George Long, Former Pastor At Lookout Mountain Presbyterian, Dies

Dr. George W. Long, Jr., pastor at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church from 1964-1986, passed away Wednesday.

A Story of Unification in the Age of Division

Conflict in churches leads to splits so often as to make them commonplace, though no less sad. This makes the story of church unification all the more compelling—as in the case of two PCA churches in Ackley, Iowa.

A Scrambled and Schizophrenic Time

God Sees Life at it Really Is

Whether it’s the horror of war in a faraway land or the horror of abortion here at home, our fallen humanness allows us, enables us, tempts us, and encourages us to keep those things that are out of sight, comfortably out of mind.

Winsome Warriors

The Culture Conflict’s New Phase

Arguing over controversial issues in new media exposes and amplifies what may be the greatest difficulty facing Christians in this phase of American cultural conflict: loving each other.

GA Approves Racial and Ethnic Reconciliation Study

The study committee will assess the current situation in the denomination regarding racial reconciliation, identify specific problems that need to be addressed, and “develop constructive guidelines and suggest concrete steps for the use of the PCA, including all presbyteries and sessions, in order to make progress toward the work of racial reconciliation.”

The Beauty of the Blemish

Artist Sees Grace in Unexpected Places

“There is something special about taking things that are used and tainted and making something beautiful out of them. Art can be regenerative and represent what God does with us to make us new and beautiful again.”

Preserving 
the Stories of Ancient Christians

“We decided to concentrate on preserving the cultural heritage, memories, and language of these communities by capturing oral histories. Supporting Christians now being displaced from the Middle East was a way to put my scholarship and training to practical use.”

The Diversity Dance

Diversity

“It seemed like the best way to minister to the Spanish speakers would be to provide as much in Spanish to them as possible, which means a whole worship service.”

For the Least

An Effort to Love the Outcasts in Canada

These believers seek out a population avoided by most — prostitutes, the homeless, the addicted. Their small gifts and genuine interest have opened many doors for ministry to those on society’s bottom rung. In fact, “providing care for the uncared for” is the ministry’s tagline.

Of Interest Around The Web

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