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. […]
Commentary
Voices: Wisdom from a Dying Friend
Sometimes a friendship defies convention, or, at least, makes one […]
When Two Sides Are One Too Many
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.
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
This is a major year for leadership transitions in the Covenant. Two conferences, Southeast and Canada, will be searching for superintendents. […]
Not Every Battle
The Reformation began 500 years ago this October when Martin Luther, an Augustinian monk […]
Five for Friday: Dangerous Straws, Papal Audience in Space, Barth’s Adultery
Covenanters routinely share links to social media articles and videos that Covenant News Service believes may be of interest to others. […]
Redwood Pastor: ‘My Morning Begins with Mourning’
They come through the door with blankets wrapped around themselves shaking and exhausted […]
When Your Location Impacts Your Vocation
One of the great ironies in my latest call to ministry is its location. […]
Lovers or Fighters?
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. […]
A Prayer in Time of Disaster
God, we pray as uncertainty has captured our gaze, and anxiety drapes over minds with every headline. I know you to be gracious no matter what comes our way, and still remain certain that your love holds this world on […]
The Best-Laid Summer Plans
I had such glorious plans for summer. How could they have gone so astray?