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Compass Bearings: A Maturing Life

Jan 1, 2018By Gary Walter4 Comments

The saying goes, “You are only young once, but you can be immature forever.” The Apostle Paul understood that a maturing life with Christ is not inevitable. […]

When Two Sides Are One Too Many

Nov 29, 2017By Jelani Greenidge13 Comments

In progressive Portland, the idea that anyone could be so enamored by the cultural traditions of the Old South that they could overlook the horrors of American slavery is, well, laughable. It’s funny because it’s ridiculous—and also because it’s true. […]

Exactly. Especially. Now.

Nov 13, 2017By Diana Trautwein18 Comments

It’s late fall over here on the West Coast. The angle of the light is changing, days are shorter, breezes are brisker. Soon we will begin making plans for Thanksgiving, hoping against hope that there will be more to be thankful for at that end of the month than there is right now. […]

Compass Bearings: Burden More Than Vision

Nov 6, 2017By Gary Walter0 Comments

This is a major year for leadership transitions in the Covenant. Two conferences, Southeast and Canada, will be searching for superintendents. […]

Not Every Battle

Oct 30, 2017By John E. Phelan Jr.1 Comment

The Reformation began 500 years ago this October when Martin Luther, an Augustinian monk […]

When Your Location Impacts Your Vocation

Oct 11, 2017By Jelani Greenidge4 Comments

One of the great ironies in my latest call to ministry is its location. […]

Lovers or Fighters?

Sep 28, 2017By John E. Phelan Jr.6 Comments

In his book Protestants, church historian Alec Ryrie argues that two traits have characterized Protestants from the beginning: they have been both lovers and fighters. […]