In a more theological sermon, we examine Paul's arguments about resurrection and ask whether the argument he makes reflects our lived experience. After all, there are many different ways to…
In this week's reading, Jesus heals a body, tries to heal society, and heals a spiritual rift. Some readings of this text suggest that our bodily injury is caused by…
Isaiah's words to the Israelite refugees in Babylon brings the comfort that in the midst of suffering, in the midst of tremendous loss, people and governments may change, what is…
Habakkuk preaches into a world in which defeat is certain. When all is hopeless, and suffering is guaranteed, we must embrace the God who suffers with us and connects us…
On the centennial of Armistice Day, we remember all the losses of war, and celebrate that God does not demand the sacrifices of our children.
On All Saints' Day, we look to the story of Naaman to remember that God is the God of all people. We remember that unexpected servants and saints reveal themselves…
One of the things that keeps us from being generous with our money is our sense that if only we act well, we won't die. Jesus reminds us that we…
What is right action? What is righteousness? In the midst of Jesus's trial, we see people representing the power in Jerusalem all around him, afraid to take ownership of their…
Jesus's birth always reminds us that in darkness, in places we don't think matter, in the shadows cast by the bright lights to which we are all drawn, there is…
On All Saints Day, we remember all the people in our lives who have died. The fear of death makes us do funny things, so perhaps the greatest gift Jesus…
