“To be an incarnational follower of Christ, there must be a relinquishing of control, a reversal of social order. According to the natural perceptions of this world, it’s an upside-down kingdom. But...
My grandpa and I sat together holding hands, while my grandma sat nearby. We came together to visit him. Dementia has taken much of what once built his character–his words, his stories, his deep...
At the end of my street stands a large heritage home—handsome and stately yet charred by fire. For over a hundred years, it sheltered those who lived within its walls and offered a presence of beauty...
But the Lord Almighty will be exalted by his justice, and the holy God will be proved holy by his righteous acts. - Isaiah 5:16 Escalating Conflict and Military Tensions in the Middle East In recent...
As he’s described in the Gospels, Jesus is what my loved ones would call a “really chill guy.” That is, he does his best to meet people where they are, has patience with them in (almost) every...
I first heard the story of Hind Rajab a few days after her voice had gone silent. CNN published an article on February 10, 2024, that I came across while doing research for the daily updates I and the...
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Breastplate...
I recently celebrated my 50th birthday, which prompted some reflections on Jubilee. Is God’s command to observe a year of Jubilee in Leviticus 25 part of the Levitical law we are meant to practice...
In dozens of cities across the United States, canopy coverage (or lack thereof) maps directly onto redlining maps. That is, the neighborhoods that have experienced historic and systematic...
He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. - Deuteronomy 32:4 Violence in Mexico In Mexico a recent military operation...
The end result of our good earthkeeping is a flourishing and vibrant Creation praising and worshiping God. The authors of the Psalms knew this and by observing Creation they drew inspiration about God...
Let’s start with an uncontroversial statement, theologically speaking: The God of the Bible wants to be with us. Got it? Great! But when it comes to the role of the church’s mission in the world, the...
