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What is worship for?
Surely God isn’t a narcissist who demands our attention.
October 15, 28A (Psalm 106:1–6, 19–23)
Where is the psalmist’s own voice in this communal confession and appeal?
The Psalm 19 test (Psalm 19)
How do we wade through the vast morass of different teachings and beliefs about the God of the Bible?
October 8, Ordinary 27A (Exodus 20:1–4, 7–9, 12–20)
In an uncertain, murky time, God gives the people a gift: ten laws.
October 8, Ordinary 27A (Exodus 20:1–4, 7–9, 12–20)
In an uncertain, murky time, God gives the people a gift: ten laws.
Testimony service (Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45)
There is something truly transformative about giving thanks unto the Lord, calling upon God’s name, and making God’s deeds known among the people.
Three musings on Psalm 139 (Psalm 139:1-12,23-24)
It is important to consider how others may hear these beloved words.
Me and my Rhode Island Reds
Having cats did not prepare our family for chickens.
The iconic divine shepherd
Two new books trace the history of a rich religious image.
Lamenting injustice (Psalm 13)
How long, O Lord?
July 2, Ordinary 13A (Psalm 13)
I hear the psalmist’s words on the lips of the unhoused. How long, O Lord?
Holy wild card (Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19)
Why Howard Thurman dedicated his autobiography to a stranger
Holy wild card (Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19)
Why Howard Thurman dedicated his autobiography to a stranger
Creation in context (Psalm 8)
In Psalm 8, humankind is crowned in glory and honor, loved and valued.
June 4, Trinity A (Genesis 1:1–2:4a; Psalm 8)
Trusting in God’s transcendence means acknowledging God’s otherness.
What (the best) God cares about (Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35)
God’s a divine warrior but no cheap bully.
God is enthroned with enthusiasm (Psalm 47)
Many religious services sit squarely at the sober end of the spectrum. Psalms of the praise type would beg to disagree.
April 30, Easter 4A (Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; John 10:1-10)
The church in Acts 2 will follow Jesus, for they know his voice.