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Brutal honesty and deep hope (Psalm 130; John 11:1-45)
Psalm 130 fits so many ways.
March 12, Lent 3A (Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; John 4:5-42)
Water dominated the imaginations of our ancestors in faith, whose stories often called for either a canteen or galoshes.
Did Jesus tell us to pray for our enemies?
If so, what did he mean?
January 22, Epiphany 3A (Psalm 27:1, 4-9; Matthew 4:12-23)
If God is our salvation and stronghold, why are we just as vulnerable as anyone else?
The feeling I no longer pray for
One of the reasons I left my childhood faith tradition is that I didn’t feel what I was supposed to feel.
Should we avoid liturgical language of light and dark?
While struggling with this question as a church songwriter, I came up with six guidelines.
Should we avoid liturgical language of light and dark?
While struggling with this question as a church songwriter, I came up with six guidelines.
Eye: Essays by readers
We gave our readers a one-word writing prompt: “Eye.”
Earth’s self-care
The blue-and-green-marbled planet is trying her best to restore stability.
Death’s vision
As my father was dying, I saw God’s radiant face more clearly.
Death’s vision
As my father was dying, I saw God’s radiant face more clearly.
Communion tears
In my 15 years as a pastor, I’ve seen a lot of watery eyes at the table.
Tears are a gift from God
They put us in touch with essential things that we know to be dear or wrong.
Naming our fears (Psalm 27)
Need words of confidence? Start with Psalm 27.
April 10, Palm Sunday C (Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Luke 19:28-40)
Even if we think we don’t need a savior, we seek one.
A new lectionary that centers women
“If the gospel isn’t good news to the women in the passage, is it still good news?”
A new lectionary that centers women
“If the gospel isn’t good news to the women in the passage, is it still good news?”
Super tree powers (Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1)
Trees symbolize a holy channel that faithfully stewards the power of God into the world.