First Sunday in Lent (Year A, RCL)

I am struck by how Christ’s desert experience relies on inner convictions resisting an external voice.

While there is much in the Fall story that might be healing, its primary legacy has been . . . well, “hurtful” seems far too weak a word.

This is Jesus’ story, after all, and not ours. Unless it is.

Theological education may be fracturing, but there’s wisdom and beauty in the fragments.

The prodigal’s return looks more like a strategy than a wholehearted conversion.

I heard a variation on the Eden story that offers a new look at Eve.

The tree of good and evil is a good analogy for the internet.

Many professions require testing—including Son of God.

What if we did asystematic theology?

How do I teach my children to care for an ailing world?

Our possessive instinct goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden.

Four new books about biblical texts and their reception

Here in Oregon, the consequences of our actions are burning all around us.

In lieu of giving up social media, adding a "Finsta" account could be a spiritual practice for Lent.

The devil is testing Jesus. Jesus is also testing the devil.

What the Bible doesn't say about hell

“It comes down to human solidarity. Another name for solidarity is love.”

Precision and beauty have kissed.