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As we forgive

After her daughter was kidnapped by the Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda, Angelina Atyam realized that her mission was not just to secure the child’s release, but to forgive her captors and work for peace and reconciliation.

By Sherry Williamson Public relations specialist, Duke Divinity School

John Schmalzbauer: The mainline surrender of Christian Education

By John Schmalzbauer

If mainline denominations do not learn to tend their own theological gardens through Christian Education that is specific to their own heritage, they will not survive.

Ken Carter: Single-minded people are unhappy

By Kenneth H. Carter Jr. Bishop, UMC Western North Carolina Conference

A new book about Peter Drucker shows we live best when we avidly pursue multiple interests.

Dan Rhodes: Congregations say “10% is enough”

By Dan Rhodes

The 10% is enough campaign is trying to reintroduce the word “usury” to the church and public’s vocabulary.

Melissa Wiginton: Christian institutional leaders who ditch church

By Melissa Wiginton Vice president, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

They run church-based institutions but don’t go on Sundays. Why is that? What’s it mean?

Allegra Jordan: From idea to implementation

By Allegra Jordan

Why do many good ideas arrive stillborn? Six steps to healthy birth.

Lisa Nichols Hickman: Is there no balm in Gilead?

By Lisa Nichols Hickman Associate pastor, Myers Park Presbyterian Church

Jesus may offer no clear blueprint for Health Care Reform. But he shows extravagant care for the wounded and refugees. Like one Amish family.

Richard J. Mouw: How to speak out interreligiously

By Richard J. Mouw Professor and former president, Fuller Theological Seminary

A patient and pain-staking word, rather than a quick try for a satisfying one, brings greater wisdom and peace.

Jason Byassee: Scriptural Reasoning and awe in another faith's house

By Jason Byassee Senior minister, Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, Toronto

One vibrant institution, 800-year old Cambridge University, births another, Scriptural Reasoning.

Carol Howard Merritt: Serene Jones and Calvin's "Anatomy of the soul"

By Carol Howard Merritt Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Spring City, Tennessee

A lecture by Serene Jones reminded us we don’t have to look far to find trauma. Or grace.