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March 29, Lent 5A (John 11:1–45)
Lazarus’s story is one of grief—and hope.
As we spin through our to-do lists, we can lose sight of our spot that orients our life: our faith.
by Amy Ziettlow
As we spin through our to-do lists, we can lose sight of our spot that orients our life: our faith.
by Amy Ziettlow
March 8, Lent 2A (John 3:1–17)
Like Nicodemus, Kanye shows that the Spirit blows where it chooses.
by Amy Ziettlow
"Look!" says John. "Come and see," says Jesus.
January 19, Epiphany 2A (John 1:29–42)
What do we do when we read a story where the ending is already known?
January 19, Epiphany 2A (John 1:29–42)
What do we do when we read a story where the ending is already known?
Has family become an idol?
The Bible gives no sense that the family is an end in itself.
Has family become an idol?
The Bible gives no sense that the family is an end in itself.
David Bentley Hart’s polemic against the alleged doctrine of eternal hell
Hart thunders like Amos against cruel, incoherent religion.
David Bentley Hart’s polemic against the alleged doctrine of eternal hell
Hart thunders like Amos against cruel, incoherent religion.
A barbershop births a church of drug users, ex-cons, and homeless folks
Others have given up on them, but not God.
A playground bully, her victim, and their God
An incident in Germany reminded me who we all belong to.
by Kyle Rader