In his book Wishful Thinking, Frederick Buechner says, “Whether your faith is that there is a God or that there is not a God, if you don't have any doubts, you are either kidding yourself or asleep.
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Happy Mr. Rogers Day to all who celebrate! March 20 is Fred Rogers’ birthday, and a day set aside to celebrate his life and values.
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If you’re looking for something new to listen to — or something meaningful to return to — we have good news.
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“Is basketball salvific? Of course not. But communal joy might be.”
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It’s hard to believe that Lent is upon us and March is just around the corner. Despite last week’s snow, I’ve noticed a crocus in our front yard and the green shoots of daffodils I planted this past fall. The earth is waking up.
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Dear Outlook Readers,
Nearly a dozen years ago, my family’s spring break included a drive from Sedona, Arizona, to the Grand Canyon.
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John 3:16 may be Christianity’s elevator pitch, but I have always been more drawn to the verses around it, where Jesus describes salvation in a way that is layered, mysterious, and more than a little confusing. #Lookingintothelectionary #ThePresbyterianOutlook #PCUSA #PresbyterianChurchUSA
Jazz legend Louis Armstrong’s voice uniquely intones, “Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen. Nobody knows but Jesus.” The author is unknown, but the song is attributed to the oral tradition of enslaved communities in the US. #Lookingintothelectionary #ThePresbyterianOutlook #PresbyterianChurchUSA
Our Lenten devotional written by Teri McDowell Ott, Discipleship in a Divided Age, is officially out and ready to download. I hope you enjoy this sample entry for the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday.
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This is the only scene in Matthew’s Gospel where we witness Jesus calling his disciples. Later, they simply appear — already following, already listening, already participating in the work of the kingdom (see Matthew 10:1-4). #Lookingintothelectionary #PCUSA #ThePresbyterianOutlook
If you could ask Jesus just one question, what would it be? John’s Gospel gives us some good ideas — and good examples.
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As we prepare to enter Lent, many of us are carrying uncertainty, exhaustion, or concern for a world that feels increasingly fractured. This year, the Presbyterian Outlook is offering a new Lenten devotional — Discipleship in a Divided Age. #Lent #ThePresbyterianOutlook #PCUSA #PresbyterianChurchUSA
I've been thinking a lot about the mystery of dormancy. Here in Ohio, we've entered the season when dead leaves piled on the road become a gray, textured sludge. Even the afternoon sun — when it manages to stream through my office window — seems to be pale. #WeeklyOutlook #ThePresbyterianOutlook
God is in everything — and that includes the music. Hip-hop is often misunderstood, but for decades it has inspired, comforted, and confronted injustice, naming the realities of survival, dignity and hope. #TheologyofHipHop #podcast #ThePresbyterianOutlook #PCUSA #PresbyterianChurchUSA
The original download was missing Christmas Eve — this one isn't. Our apologies for the oversight! Blessings on your Christmas season. #Adventcandlelightingliturgy #PCUSA #PresbyterianChurchUSA #ThePresbyterianOutlook
This devotional follows the Gospel of Matthew and speaks directly into our moment. Through daily reflections, thoughtful questions and weekly visio divina practices, this resource invites us to live faithfully amid division and uncertainty. #2026Lentendevotion #ThePresbyterianOutlook #PCUSA
