Isaiah
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August 14, Ordinary 20C (Isaiah 5:1-7)
To plant anything—even hope—is a risk.
God-as-parent is a radical metaphor
It’s not possible to parent without experiencing risk, weakness, pain, and transformation.
Craving hope (Isaiah 65:17-25; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26)
We live between variants; we also live between Advents.
Redeemed with new wine (Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; John 2:1-11)
Any conversation about salvation should include both an eschatological aspect and one that is relevant to our lives here and now.
With us through the water (Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22)
Our baptismal covenant is a beginning, not an ending.
An ordinary Epiphany (Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-12)
The glorious and impressive features are only half of the story.
Joining in song (Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-12)
Sometimes someone else has to start singing before we can.
December 24/25, Nativity (Isaiah 52:7-10; John 1:1-14)
What is the story within the story that we need to hear anew?
November 7, All Saints B (Isaiah 25:6–9)
The prophet Isaiah sings an eschatological melody.
November 7, All Saints B (Isaiah 25:6–9)
The prophet Isaiah sings an eschatological melody.
October 10, Ordinary 28B (Hebrews 4:12-16)
The purpose of the word of God is not to make us feel condemnable, but to help us see what is commendable.
From Dante to Tina Fey, a romp through history with Jesus’ Beatitudes
Blessed are those who read this wise and lovely book.
“Dad, why does Deuteronomy 20 talk about killing the boys and girls?”
My daughter wants to know. Even as a biblical scholar, I don’t have a good answer.
“Dad, why does Deuteronomy 20 talk about killing the boys and girls?”
My daughter wants to know. Even as a biblical scholar, I don’t have a good answer.
How faith-based organizing helped end money bail in Illinois
The Bible provided some healthy agitation as we built coalitions to literally set the captives free.
How faith-based organizing helped end money bail in Illinois
The Bible provided some healthy agitation as we built coalitions to literally set the captives free.
May 30, Trinity B (Isaiah 6:1-8; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17)
When words fail, the church sings—especially on Trinity Sunday.
Celebrating Easter on the anniversary of MLK’s death
The first Easter was a wrecked scene of dispirited disciples in the shadows of an insurrection.
April 2, Good Friday (Isaiah 52:13-53:12; John 18:1-19:42)
How does Isaiah's Suffering Servant compare to John’s Jesus?
April 2, Good Friday (Isaiah 52:13-53:12; John 18:1-19:42)
How does Isaiah's Suffering Servant compare to John’s Jesus?