John

Christ’s invitation to new life is almost always unfamiliar and surprising, even disconcerting.

In Oberammergau, the keepers of a centuries-old tradition have made
big changes—including efforts to expunge antisemitic material.

In Oberammergau, the keepers of a centuries-old tradition have made
big changes—including efforts to expunge antisemitic material.

No one is solely responsible. No one is innocent.

No one is solely responsible. No one is innocent.

Jesus seems to encourage a kind of musical chairs, no one staying put for very long.

In recent years, I’ve become somewhat of an Easter Grinch.

“Each of the typical approaches has problems. The best solution would be to change the lectionary.”

“Each of the typical approaches has problems. The best solution would be to change the lectionary.”

“Each of the typical approaches has problems. The best solution would be to change the lectionary.”

“Each of the typical approaches has problems. The best solution would be to change the lectionary.”

“Each of the typical approaches has problems. The best solution would be to change the lectionary.”

Evil uses people’s anxieties, fears, and prejudices to twist good intentions into cruel deeds.

Evil uses people’s anxieties, fears, and prejudices to twist good intentions into cruel deeds.

Would Peter resist having his feet washed by another disciple?

Psalm 130 fits so many ways.

He might be the answer, too. But he doesn’t offer much in the way of tweetable platitudes.

Martha hears Jesus’ promise, but she has a brother whose body is starting to decay.

It’s hard to see the way God sees.

The light of the world illumines those who are open but is opaque to those who claim powerful position.