Scripture
Christians have struggled to understand Judaism on its own terms
John Phelan’s book helps us unlearn what we thought we knew.
The woman who haunts the book of Job
In Diane Glancy’s poetry and prose, the cries of Native Americans echo the laments of Job’s wife.
November 22, RoC (Matthew 25:31-46)
On Christ the King Sunday, let’s disentangle Jesus from the idols of our time.
November 8, 32A (Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25; Psalm 78:1-7)
Is our story of struggle also one of faith, hope, and love?
November 1, All Saints A (Matthew 5:1-12)
Eight upside-down blessings for a pandemic world
N. T. Wright and Walter Brueggemann look to the Bible for wisdom during the pandemic
They both resist easy answers to the problem of suffering.
October 25, 30A (Matthew 22:34-46)
Jesus teaches us to always aim for the center. And repeat.
October 18, 29A (Exodus 33:12-23)
Moses has never been one to keep his mouth shut.
October 11, 28A (Exodus 32:1-14; Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23)
The golden calf isn’t a terrible idea. It’s just not God’s idea.
The 2020 Census and the daughters of Zelophehad
The book of Numbers reminds us why it matters who we count.
October 4, 27A (Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20)
Rules help us sustain life in community, whether we like it or not.
September 13, 24A (Exodus 14:19-31; Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21)
It's time for us to hear the song of Moses and Miriam in a new way.
