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Flight into Egypt, by Giotto di Bondone
January 6, Epiphany (Matthew 2:1-12 )
The wise men remind us that stargazing always involves politics.
by David Keck
Tastes of God’s kingdom at our church’s community meal
The people come, bringing something of themselves. Then they leave.
by Amy Frykholm
A remarkable commentary on the Qur’an and the Bible
Gabriel Said Reynolds puts the two sacred texts into respectful, honest conversation.
by Ejaz Naqvi
Civility is fraught. Jokes are better.
A well-placed wisecrack can pull the mighty down from their thrones.
4 Bible storybooks that leave space for children’s imagination
In God's kingdom, sometimes less is more.
Having faith in God is better than being certain about God
We don't need arguments from the pulpit. We need living water.
God's love, our bodies
Turned toward one another in worship, we experience the grace of God's gaze.
Seeing the image of God in our selfies
Craig Detweiler draws on art history, psychology, and religion to argue that staring at ourselves can be an act of faith.
The quiet Christian witness of A Rocha Canada
The evangelical group teaches farming, provides hospitality to newly arrived refugees, and watches the local salmon.
The Betrayal of Christ, by Guercino
Art selection and commentary by Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons
The Betrayal of Christ, by Guercino
Art selection and commentary by Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons
In Matthew, Jesus’ identity as king is the major source of conflict.
by Greg Carey
In Matthew, Jesus’ identity as king is the major source of conflict.
by Greg Carey
In Matthew, Jesus’ identity as king is the major source of conflict.
by Greg Carey