Dear Thoughtful Pastor: In this season of giving, which is really an all year affair, it is OK to love and help people, even to save their physical lives, without urging them to… read more

Now that the election is over, our focus is on the holidays before us … Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, Kwaanza, New Year’s. The long stretch between the last week… read more

Shortly before his crucifixion, Jesus said “The poor will always be with you” (Mark 14:7). He wasn’t saying Therefore ignore them, or There’s… read more

The offering plate became obsolete years ago but most congregations have yet to notice. We still pass the plate and observe that fewer and fewer dollars go into it. I am still… read more

CANTERBURY, England (RNS) Christians should regard blood and organ donations as their Christian duty, says a motion before the General Synod, the governing body of the Church of… read more

In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus contends that the poor will always be with us (Mark 14:7). This implies that the rich will also be with us. This troubles many. Income inequality… read more