Its not as complicated as you’d think, to reduce crime. Studies have shown the same conclusion for decades. It’s just dark idolatry/mythology of policing we are up against.

Retweeting this great thread so I can return to it myself! #amwriting #writerscommunity Thanks Emily Mirengoff

This will be such fun Lee Hinson-Hasty!

Hospitality with a moral punch “Not everyone understands God in the way I understand God” is an important lesson, writes Teri McDowell Ott. Even more important: we can honor, welcome and respect those who understand God differently. pres-outlook.org/2023/09/hospit…

It was an honor to interview Eboo Patel about his new book, We Need to Build!

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost — September 17, 2023 The writer of Psalm 103 sings for joy not only because he is gifted with steadfast love, but also because he is freed by it, writes Teri McDowell Ott. pres-outlook.org/2023/09/sixtee…

PC(USA) mission co-worker shares an update from the Holy Land Teri McDowell Ott speaks to Doug Dicks, the PC(USA) regional liaison to Israel, Palestine and Jordan Teri McDowell Ott pres-outlook.org/2023/10/pcusa-…

I’m on Allison K Williams ‘s A -list and if you’re interested in #writing you should be, too!

Purely nurturing feedback is unhelpful. Straight criticism is discouraging. An editor must identify what’s wrong, clarify why it must be fixed...and excite the author to do the work. Here's how to earn a writer's trust: janefriedman.com/what-it-takes-…

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost — November 5, 2023 I thought I knew God. Then I went to seminary, writes Teri McDowell Ott. I thought I knew God. Then I volunteered in a prison. pres-outlook.org/2023/10/twenty…

PC(USA) mission co-worker shares an update from the Holy Land Teri McDowell Ott speaks to Doug Dicks, the PC(USA) regional liaison to Israel, Palestine and Jordan. pres-outlook.org/2023/10/pcusa-…

Excited about this!

The wonder of art "Presbyterians have always valued the intellectual, through our emphasis on biblical study and lifelong learning, but we should also embrace the power of wonder," writes Teri McDowell Ott pres-outlook.org/2023/10/the-wo…

In honor of Veterans Day: Telling too much “May God bless us with the courage to face these darker truths, so we can work side by side with our veterans to heal the wounds war leaves, striving for a world that embraces the path of peace.”Teri McDowell Ott pres-outlook.org/2021/11/in-hon…

I just procrastinated on my #writing work by watching this whole brilliant interview of Allison K Williams …and it was worth it!

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Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve “We need not understand all the science behind awe to appreciate its gift and join the heavenly host in singing God’s praise." — Teri McDowell Ott pres-outlook.pulse.ly/jlgxjwjato

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Small is beautiful "Church vitality is more about spirit than size, and small churches across the country often serve as hubs of connection for small towns and rural areas." — @TeriMcDowellOtt #CongregationalVitality #SmallChurch #Editorial pres-outlook.pulse.ly/c7ybatmygu