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When and where did the resurrected Jesus first appear?
The Bible offers conflicting answers.
When and where did the resurrected Jesus first appear?
The Bible offers conflicting answers.
A famous Passion play’s evolution
In Oberammergau, the keepers of a centuries-old tradition have made
big changes—including efforts to expunge antisemitic material.
A famous Passion play’s evolution
In Oberammergau, the keepers of a centuries-old tradition have made
big changes—including efforts to expunge antisemitic material.
What should churches do about the treatment of “the Jews” in John?
“Each of the typical approaches has problems. The best solution would be to change the lectionary.”
Steve Thorngate interviews Amy-Jill Levine
What should churches do about the treatment of “the Jews” in John?
“Each of the typical approaches has problems. The best solution would be to change the lectionary.”
Steve Thorngate interviews Amy-Jill Levine
Encouraged by donkeys
For almost 40 years they have done their plodding, gracious work on me and my vocation.
Checking (and rechecking) the weather
When we’re obsessed with the forecast, we may miss what’s happening in the present.
Are the angels talking about certain people? Or all people?
December 24 & 25, Nativity (Luke 2:1-20)
God’s faithfulness shows up with wonder and surprise in a weary and heavy-laden world.
A shower in the desert
At a migrant shelter in Tijuana, I met a woman who was about to give birth.