Jesus keeps saying, “Do not be afraid.” But there’s so much to be afraid of.
Living by the Word
Reflections on the lectionary readings by pastors, preachers, and biblical scholars
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Some rights reserved by Abdallah A. Mansour.
Sarah wasn’t the first member of her household to laugh at God.
When we read scripture backward
“Receive the Holy Spirit” isn’t an invitation. It’s a command.
We can’t all be one until we believe that all people matter equally to God.
The disciples did not understand what was happening. What chance do we have?
The Spirit is present. The Spirit is working.
Are we guilty of throwing stones or of watching coats?
The source of David’s overflowing cup is a free, frolicking divinity.
What does Jesus do after the resurrection? Take a walk.
There's more than one way to taste and see the goodness of God.
What kind of faith gets you through 25 years in a refugee camp?
Things Pilate cannot touch: creative life, confounding power
Jesus is saying, Love should feel like this.
Triumphal entries have a certain formula. Jesus does it all wrong.
