Compass Bearings: A Maturing Life
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. […]
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. […]
Sometimes a friendship defies convention, or, at least, makes one […]
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. […]
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. […]
This is a major year for leadership transitions in the Covenant. Two conferences, Southeast and Canada, will be searching for superintendents. […]
The Reformation began 500 years ago this October when Martin Luther, an Augustinian monk […]
Covenanters routinely share links to social media articles and videos that Covenant News Service believes may be of interest to others. […]
They come through the door with blankets wrapped around themselves shaking and exhausted […]
One of the great ironies in my latest call to ministry is its location. […]
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. […]
