Weekly Outlook - A new name for the Israel/Palestine Mission Network

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A Thanksgiving prayer (When we’re tired of giving thanks) by Elizabeth Doolin Reconciling experiences of trauma with our theology by Sarah Ann Bixler What evangelicals say they want from a second Trump term by Jack Jenkins What now for the Anglican Communion? by Catherine Pepinster Israel/Palestine Mission Network of the PC(USA) votes to change name by Gregg Brekke Leading and preaching in the storm: (Re)locating ourselves faithfully amid trauma and chaos by Kimberly Wagner In case you missed it... “Thou shalt not lie” and other thoughts on loving our neighbor The command against bearing false witness connects truth-telling with the well-being of our neighbor, writes Ray Roberts. In light of the election, we need to remember this. Circle of Hope: A Reckoning with Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church  "Circle of Hope" is the true story of a church reckoning with love, power and justice, and it’s a wild ride, writes Amy Pagliarella. A letter to my Sunday school teacher Sherry Blackman shares how one person can change the trajectory of someone's life. Norman Wirzba on finding hope in the midst of crisis At a time of upheaval, the Duke University theologian and environmentalist urges people to connect to others and nature. — Yonat Shimron Remembering Padre Gustavo Pittsburgh Theological Seminary teacher Hunter Farrell remembers his former instructor, father of liberation theology, Gustavo Gutiérrez. Swimming with the Sharks: Leading the Full Spectrum Church in a Red-and-Blue World America’s political divisiveness might have inspired Haberer to write this book, but "Swimming with the Sharks" will resonate beyond this election season as a reminder that our passions must be rooted in Jesus’ passions. — Amy Pagliarella Young clergywoman gets more than $44,000 in student loans forgiven ‘If you’ve wondered if you are worth it, you are. Apply,’ advises the Rev. Blair Moorhead. — Beth Waltemath Revelation: Professing Christ Today In a world that frequently promotes hatred, hostility and division, discover Revelation’s call to embody God’s grace, generosity and forgiveness. A new Fresh Outlook study.

An original, daily devotional — perfect for printing or emailing In a world dominated by binary thinking – light vs. dark, good vs. evil – this Advent devotional challenges us to see beyond familiar binaries and embrace the complex, natural patterns of God in the world.