Articles by Douglas Stivison
Douglas Stivison is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. He has served both Presbyterian and UCC churches in New Jersey and Massachusetts. He lives in South Dartmouth, MA . Formerly, he was editor and publisher of The Living Pulpit. He is the author of three books and over 400 articles.
by Douglas S. Stivison
The Protestant Reformation not only changed forever the course of Christian belief and worship, it also elevated respect for individual conscience and honest inquiry. To preach faithfully in a contemporary Protestant pulpit demands that we help our parishioners appreciate the priceless and revolutionary concept that is the foundation of Reformed worship – freedom of conscience.
by Douglas S. Stivison
Many Christians believe that Ḥesed is the unconditional love of God despite whatever failings people may have. However, some believe that ḥesed may be part of a covenantal relationship where fulfilling binding pledges is necessary before a covenant is confirmed.
By Douglas S. Stivison
This is a touching remembrance of one of the founders of the Living Pulpit, who died at age 85. Bob was a true visionary and a consummate businessperson with a razor sharp mind, a true understanding of human nature, a gift for organization, and the ability to peer beyond the horizon to recognize trends and opportunities before others saw them. Bob did not do things by halves and so when he was building support for an innovative ecumenical preaching journal his enthusiasm was contagious and his personal commitment to the success of the project at hand was incontrovertible.
Reviewed by Doug Stivison
This book is a deeply-challenging exploration of the theology and the praxis necessary for “an ecological conversion.” The author calls for an understanding of the connection between ecological awareness and all facets of our Christian faith as he invites readers to think through what it means to form “an authentic ecological theology for the twenty-first century.”
By Rev. Douglas S. Stivison
When this magazine’s editorial board selected the topic of nation, we knew this issue would appear shortly after a U.S. presidential election, but certainly none of us could have guessed quite how momentous that election would be or how much global commentary it would generate.
By Rev. Douglas S. Stivison
Three years ago, when we selected Marketplace as the theme for the Fall 2008 issue, it seemed to be an intriguing vehicle to explore the intersection of faith with the realities of day-to-day living.
by Rev. Douglas S. Stivison
If we look at ethics with any seriousness at all, we are immediately confronted with the questions about our own actions — in the voting booth, in the marketplace, in our homes, on the job, everywhere. It is impossible to abdicate ethical decision making because even abdication and inaction have moral and ethical dimensions.
by Doug Stivison
“But no one save God and the individual priest really knows what the call to discipleship has cost him.” — Walter J. Burghardt, S.J.
Reviewed by Douglas Stivison
This is an unusual book that deserves to be noticed. Once we picked up the slim paperback we could not put it down. It is genuinely thought provoking. It is essentially a fable or a parable. It combines elements of a Victorian Sunday School storybook with its stark moral lessons and a well-written episode of The West Wing.
by Douglas Stivison
“I Love to Tell the Story” is more than just the title of a favorite hymn; it describes the motivation behind all great preaching.
