One of the more obscure parables which Jesus tells is found in Luke 13:6-9. "A man owned a fig tree planted in his vineyard. He came looking for fruit... more

As I write this, I am sitting in my office which is now also my bedroom, my closet, and a storage space for various musical instruments, all my throw... more

Prepare the way of the Lord.

These are rather familiar words in the Christian tradition. In the gospels, they refer to the ministry of John the... more

We find many names for Jesus in the witness of Scripture. There are names which Jesus gave himself (Son of Man, bread of life, good shepherd, the way... more

The familiar description of love found in Paul's letter to the church in Corinth is often read at weddings. However, in 1 Corinthians 13 we find no... more

When I ask people what love is, they very often mention the list of characteristics found in 1 Corinthians 13. You know how it goes: love is patient... more

In English usage, freedom is defined as the power or right to act, speak, and think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. Most often, at least... more

Over the summer, our faith community has been making its way through what is commonly known as the Lord's Prayer. This week we looked at the phrase... more

Our contexts have major implications for how we live our lives and engage with our world, that much is obvious. However, we sometimes overlook how... more

We go through doorways and openings every day, stepping across thresholds as we do, and seldom think much about it. But thresholds and doorways and... more

A significant portion of our gathering as a church community is spent in what we call worship. It is usually a time when we sing songs together. For... more

Much of the thinking and writing I have been doing for the past year or so, especially in academic settings, has to do with how hierarchy is embedded... more