Sunday’s Coming
The Psalm 19 test (Psalm 19)
How do we wade through the vast morass of different teachings and beliefs about the God of the Bible?
Of the same mind? (Philippians 2:1-13)
Are there healthy, non-authoritarian ways to approach Paul’s call to like-mindedness?
Testimony service (Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45)
There is something truly transformative about giving thanks unto the Lord, calling upon God’s name, and making God’s deeds known among the people.
Why so much judgment? (Romans 14:1-12)
Because language matters, careful teaching and preaching matter.
Blood on the door (Exodus 12:1-14)
The lamb’s blood isn’t insurance against the wrath of God. It is a proclamation of fealty.
Burning coals (Romans 12:9-21)
Paul confronts a persistent barrier to true contentment: other people.
Losing puns in translation (Matthew 16:13-20)
Jesus’ word association with “Peter” falls flat in almost every language.
Forgive and forget? (Genesis 45:1-15)
Forgiveness is hard, and it’s hard for Joseph’s brothers to trust it.
If favor were fair (Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28)
Maybe Joseph’s brothers aren’t evil people but hurt people.
A miracle among us (Matthew 14:13–21)
God invites us to eat—but also to serve.
Convinced (Romans 8:26-39)
In Romans 8, Paul moves from argument to testimony.
Three musings on Psalm 139 (Psalm 139:1-12,23-24)
It is important to consider how others may hear these beloved words.
A parable about itself (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23)
The Parable of the Sower gives the preacher an opportunity to teach about the gift of parables.
Sabbath living together (Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30)
It’s hard to do alone.
Lamenting injustice (Psalm 13)
How long, O Lord?
All God’s children (Genesis 21:8-21)
No one is ever outside God’s grace.
Holy wild card (Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19)
Why Howard Thurman dedicated his autobiography to a stranger
Jesus’ manner of mercy (Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26)
At Matthew’s house, we learn about more than just Jesus’ message.
Creation in context (Psalm 8)
In Psalm 8, humankind is crowned in glory and honor, loved and valued.
Leadership challenges (Numbers 11:24-30)
For Moses, besting old No-Name Pharaoh and His Eager Egyptians isn’t even the hardest part.