Books In Review: A New Testament that connects the heart languages of First Nations people The translators hope that “the colonial language that was forced upon us can now serve our people in a good way.” by Catherine Aldred May 3, 2022
Living by the Word May 26, Ascension (Luke 24:44-53) Like the disciples at the ascension, we need a little help with interpretation. by Greg Carey May 2, 2022
Faith Matters God-as-parent is a radical metaphor It’s not possible to parent without experiencing risk, weakness, pain, and transformation. by Debie Thomas April 29, 2022
Reflection Ambition used to be a vice Now we tend to see it as a virtue—at least for some people. by Adam Hearlson April 27, 2022
Critical Essay The book of Job is a parody Sometimes I picture its author looking down at us and shaking his head. by Kathryn Lopez April 26, 2022
Living by the Word May 22, Easter 6C (John 5:1-9) Abundance is not always God’s modus operandi. by Sarah S. Scherschligt April 26, 2022
Living by the Word May 15, Easter 5C (Acts 11:1-18; John 13:31-35) Peter is hardly the first person to challenge the status quo because of something God told him in a dream. by Sarah S. Scherschligt April 19, 2022
Books In Review: Giving women a voice at the seder table Poet and liturgist Marcia Falk attempts to correct the gender bias of the traditional Passover Haggadah. by Mordechai Beck April 14, 2022
Living by the Word May 8, Easter 4C (Acts 9:36-43; John 10:22-30) Tabitha’s community embraces her in her season after loss. by Kiki Barnes April 12, 2022
From the Editor/Publisher Tears are a gift from God They put us in touch with essential things that we know to be dear or wrong. by Peter W. Marty April 8, 2022
Living by the Word May 1, Easter 3 (Acts 9:1-6, 7-20) The apostle Paul’s overlooked supporting cast by Kiki Barnes April 5, 2022
Living by the Word April 24, Easter 2C (Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-31 Thomas might be the patron saint of a secular age. by Katherine Willis Pershey March 31, 2022
First Person This is my blood, donated for you When my arm is stretched out and blood is trickling out of me, I find myself thinking of Jesus. by Heidi Haverkamp March 30, 2022
Books In Review: Miriam, Esther, and other biblical non-mothers Lisa Wilson Davison showcases women who thrive despite—and perhaps because of—their childfree state. by Elizabeth Felicetti March 29, 2022
Living by the Word April 17, Easter Day C (John 20:1-18) Mary has no hand to clutch or shoulder to lean on. by Katherine Willis Pershey March 29, 2022