The Covenant with Abraham (2-5-17 Formations)
Growing up in the military was a life of constant moves, across the US and overseas. I learned to adapt, experiencing different cultures and finding my
The Covenant with Noah (1-29-17 Formations)
Among my favorite art objects is a hand-carved Noah's ark and a delightful collection of animals parading two-by-two, including penguins and elephants. Noah's story presents a
Q&A Interview: Holly Hollman on the Trinity Lutheran Case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case on church-state issues that originated in Missouri. To learn more about the case, Word&Way editor Brian Kaylor interviewed
A Sweeping Victory (1-22-17 Formations)
Although Romans is aptly seen as Paul's greatest theological statement, I think of it as his ode to God's unequaled love. Some see today's text as
A Second Celebration on King’s Birthday This Year
By calendrical coincidence, we have two national celebrations this Jan. 16.
One is the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the best-known and
Sing a Song of Lament
In the book “Hurting with God: Learning to Lament with the Psalms,” Old Testament scholar Glenn Pemberton notes the absence of laments in modern hymnals when compared to
When I Am Afraid
“[Lord] when I am afraid, I will trust in You.”
These words from the Psalmist are certainly applicable for us today. If we didn’t already have
Gadget Resolutions to Start Your Year Securely
The start of the year is a great time to roll up your shirt sleeves and address personal privacy and security.
A Letter from the Editor
Since my election in November to serve as the ninth editor of Word&Way, several faithful subscribers have shared with me how they have read Word&Way since they
Supreme Court to Hear Church-State Case from Missouri
One of the most significant U.S. Supreme Court decisions in 2017 could come in a case from Columbia, Mo., concerning the relationship between church and state.