Through a mirror, dimly, we see the world. So often, our reactions to others are reflections of how we see ourselves. Paul reminds us that we need to grow into…
Rehoboam inherits his throne, surrounds himself with princelings, and does not pay attention to the work required to keep a kingdom together. In his cruelty, he loses the prized status…
God calls us by name, and God sees that we are not whole unless we are in relationship. Using names, understanding names, allows us to build the relationship that God…
The Prologue of John re-tells the story of the Hebrew Bible in short, starting in the way that God created humanity--in community. On Advent 4 AND Christmas Eve, let's remember…
God loves us all, and God's promises predates anything we do. God is in unexpected places. Right Here. Right Now.
God sets about creation methodically, creating the frame and then filling it in. So to do we set about the work of building the church by setting the frame for…
Sometimes, complex theological disputes obscure key truths: the core message of Revelation is that there is always a re-creation. But that doesn't mean the world around us isn't important. It's…
Shame and Fear cause us problems. It started with the shame and fear that caused Adam and Eve to separate themselves from God. How do we model our ways out…
Babylon sacks Jerusalem and sends the Jews into exile for 70 years. But in the midst of exile, Isaiah sees hope that banishment will end and that the valleys and…
As we embark on the Narrative Lectionary, we ask questions about the beginning of our story relating to God and one another. And so, before patriarchy, before marriage, before childbirth,…
Our introduction to King David finds him out of view of the great prophet Samuel. God tells him to keep looking, a message we ought to keep in mind.
