Maundy Thursday (Year 4, NL)

On the cross, the God-man who has repeatedly declared “I am” now begins to say that he is not.

In Oberammergau, the keepers of a centuries-old tradition have made
big changes—including efforts to expunge antisemitic material.

No one is solely responsible. No one is innocent.

“Each of the typical approaches has problems. The best solution would be to change the lectionary.”

Evil uses people’s anxieties, fears, and prejudices to twist good intentions into cruel deeds.

Diving into the disciples’ grief invites us to be honest about our own.

This John text causes us to directly contemplate the nature of Jesus’ truth claims.

Ultimately, the reign of God is God’s government set up in the human heart.

Read the Passion in John‘s Gospel. All of it.

Usually it takes courage to preach Good Friday. This year, it will take courage to proclaim “He is risen!” on Easter morning.

How does Isaiah's Suffering Servant compare to John’s Jesus?

Things Pilate cannot touch: creative life, confounding power

At a recent funeral, some churchgoers were surprised by my choice of texts.

He faces it.

The Bible gives no sense that the family is an end in itself.

Not just suffering

I see love incarnate in suffering flesh, a body bearing a body in pain for love.

When I say the creeds, Pilate’s name stands as a warning back to myself.

On the cross, Jesus needed actual water. No one gave him any.