The Presbyterian Outlook - We don't create - we reclaim

News & Stories Dear Outlook readers,  Today, I pray that you are able to see the Spirit at work all around you — in community, in creation, in the work of the church. Know that God goes with you into all the unknowns of this time and Christ's grace covers you. In Christ, Rose Schrott Taylor Outlook digital content editor

A litany for Disability Sunday, by Deborah Huggins and Hunter Steinitz  Back to school for churches — can we learn something, too? by Phillip Blackburn  Reading recommendation: The Book of Forgiving by Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu Wishing for the flood: Providing grace when none can be found, by Colin Farmer In case you missed it... Our work is loving the world A poem offered in the shadow of the latest school shooting, by Andrew Taylor-Troutman A prayer for Labor Day: Finding a new pace Daniel Heath offers a prayer that recognizes workers and reminds us that we are not defined by our work. Living sanctuary Pastor David Bonnema and his congregation learn and grow after opening their church manse as a temporary home to Afghan refugees. Finding hope in family letters from World War II Andrew Taylor-Troutman learns about his great-uncle's experience as a soldier in WWII and reflects on the habitual nature of hardship — and grace. Bittersweet A poem-prayer for waning seasons and bittersweet changes by Shannon Beck. We bear the mark Ben Weakley spent 14 years in the U.S. Army, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He reflects on the cost of killing and the work of healing.