Local flavor (Easter 5B) (John 15:1-8)
Some people can tell where wine or coffee is from just by tasting it.
May 9, Easter 6B (John 15:9–17)
What would the insurance-mandated boundary trainings that I’ve attended make of Jesus’ intimacy with his disciples?
May 2, Easter 5B (John 15:1–8)
The vine branch doesn’t put “make grapes” on its to-do list. It just makes them.
Would we recognize a modern-day messiah?
Sean Gandert’s novel asks us to decide if a man is a saint or a sham.
Did Jesus really say that? (Luke 14:25-33)
Surely he didn't mean I have to give up my books.
September 15, Ordinary 24C (Luke 15:1-10)
Not everything that’s lost can be found.
September 8, Ordinary 23C (Luke 14:25-33)
Jesus isn’t known for being on the winning side. His constant mantra is come and die.
An unexpected Holy Communion
Before I could say the customary words, she reached for the pottery chalice and took drink after drink.
What Christmas cards don’t say
Why can’t our image-conscious letters include family fights, foreclosures, and job anxiety?
Leading from the midst of the gathered people
The image of leadership often lifted up is the strong figure at the front of the pack, with an answer for every question.
