Isaiah

Mysterious truth in fiction and in reality

The prophetic power of a candle in the window

Living into the desired new creation is our work—and God’s promise.

Putting flesh on the bones of justice

Biblical scholar Mari Joerstad and indigenous activist Nick Estes challenge our human-centered worldview.

Our happiness is incomplete.

Can we sense the Holy Spirit’s presence as God’s face shining upon us?

This time of year, our inner landscapes can seem as bleak as the outer ones.

Listening to "What's Going On" provides some solace—and some discouragement.

I'm always amused when folk are keen enough to notice the worship whiplash to which the tradition so often subjects them.

Preachers who value their pulpit would be wise to avoid Isaiah 9 this Christmas Eve.

Preachers who value their pulpit would be wise to avoid Isaiah 9 this Christmas Eve.

Preachers who value their pulpit would be wise to avoid Isaiah 9 this Christmas Eve.

Isaiah’s two challenges go hand in hand.

Isaiah’s two challenges go hand in hand.

So much of human religiosity comes down to a hoax we perpetrate on God.

So much of human religiosity comes down to a hoax we perpetrate on God.

I feared it would last a week. Then came the moment of truth.