Faithful Presence Library
Articles, devotionals, podcasts, and more, written for the people doing the hard work of faithful engagement in the public square.
Presence Weekly 10/6/26: The Desecration of Marriage
October 6, 2026
This week’s devotional traces that thread from the Torah to the California statehouse, the United […]
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Presence Weekly 9/29/26: Lust and the Public Square
September 29, 2026
This week, our DEVO examines Matthew 5:21–26, and Jesus taking a commandment most of us […]
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Pastor’s Briefing Vol 7: The Meta Settlement: Value, Values, and Responsibility
September 24, 2026
The Meta Settlement: Value, Values, and Responsibility Just the Facts On Wednesday, August 26, […]
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Presence Weekly 9/22/26: Anger, Insults, and the Heart of Darkness
September 22, 2026
This week, our DEVO examines Matthew 5:21–26, and Jesus taking a commandment most of us […]
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Presence Weekly 9/15/26: The Righteousness of the Kingdom
September 15, 2026
As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, this week’s devotional passage focuses on […]
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Presence Weekly 9/1/26: Matthew 5:14-16: The Serving Work of Righteousness
September 1, 2026
As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, this week’s devotional passage focuses on […]
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Presence Weekly 8/25/26: The Paradox of Persecution
August 25, 2026
As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, this week’s devotional passage is entitled […]
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Presence Weekly 8/18/26: The Work of Peacemaking
August 18, 2026
As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, this week’s devotional passage is entitled […]
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Capitalism: A Discussion of Markets, Responsibility, and Worship
August 17, 2026
Shareholder Capitalism Most free-market fans are aware of Milton Friedman's 1970 statement regarding the responsibility […]
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Special Edition: Discipleship for the Public Square
August 14, 2026
Michael's June 16 Workshop at the EPC General Assembly Greetings and welcome to a special […]
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Podcast: Steve Taylor on Faith, Music, and Saying What Others Won’t
August 13, 2026
A Deep Dive into Christian Music and the Journey Towards Faith Greetings and welcome to […]
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Presence Weekly 8/11/26: The Agenda of a Pure Heart
August 11, 2026
This week, we return to the Sermon on the Mount and explore what Jesus intended […]
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