Matthew

Is Matthew so embarrassed by Bethlehem’s lowly status in Micah that he feels the need to punch it up a little?

Maybe the kingdom of God isn’t like a king—maybe it’s like those who resist a king.

In catacombs, crypts, and ossuaries, I’ve seen the ugliness of death transformed into something beautiful.

In catacombs, crypts, and ossuaries, I’ve seen the ugliness of death transformed into something beautiful.

The scribe’s question to Jesus is not merely an academic exercise.

When I got into cooking, it changed the way I understand Jesus’ statement, “You are the salt of the earth.”

We have become a society of people who cannot prevent our own children from being killed in their classrooms—and who do not much mind the killing of other people’s children by weapons of war.

J. D. Vance’s lies about Haitian immigrants reveal his willingness 
to trade his dignity for attention.

J. D. Vance’s lies about Haitian immigrants reveal his willingness 
to trade his dignity for attention.

Embracing the random can open us up to the agitations of the Holy Spirit.

A small but growing movement of Christians believes fervently that Torah observance is for everyone.

Clouds evoke the sublime. What about the cloud that stores our data and mediates its flow?

Outdoor workers need a little water and shade every four hours. Is that too much to ask?

For now, anyway. After our discernment together, I consider this a success.

Child advocate R. L. Stollar seeks to help people read the Bible in ways that protect and honor children.

The psalms of ascent press hard against the norms of our bootstrap culture.

Holly Carey turns up the brightness on the most faithful disciples in the gospels: the women.

Holly Carey turns up the brightness on the most faithful disciples in the gospels: the women.