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Scripture

In the lectionary

March 5, Lent 2A (John 3:1-17)

Triumphalist uses of John 3:16 contradict the verse's historical context.
by Lisa M. Wolfe
February 27, 2023

Books

In Review: 

Is relating to God a fundamental need?

Biblical theologian Christa McKirland argues that it is.
by Hannah Jones February 22, 2023

In the lectionary

February 26, Lent 1A (Matthew 4:1-11)

Many professions require testing—including Son of God.
by Kathryn Z. Johnston
February 20, 2023

In the lectionary

February 22, Ash Wednesday (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21)

Remember you are dust, and to dust you will return. But my sermons!
by Kathryn Z. Johnston
February 16, 2023

Voices

A prison cell transfigured

While teaching in a prison, I got to know a gardener.
by Isaac S. Villegas
February 15, 2023

Voices

The transfiguration of Larissa

When my parishioner returned to church, she seemed to have crossed a threshold that revealed her true self.
by Heidi Neumark
February 14, 2023

In the lectionary

February 19,  Transfiguration A (Matthew 17:1-9)

When our beloved buildings are gone, what will endure is relationship.
by Kathryn Z. Johnston
February 13, 2023

Voices

The skin of Christ

The church is a body: scarred and punctured but feeling its way through the world.
by Rachel Mann
February 9, 2023

In the lectionary

February 12, Ep6A (1 Corinthians 3:1-9)

If God gives growth and growth means change, the implications are broad.
by Steve Thorngate
February 6, 2023

Features

A mosaic of story

What if we did asystematic theology?
by Brian Bantum
February 2, 2023

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