Sunday’s Coming
Listen to the world's groaning (Romans 8:12–25)
Christians have long lived in denial of our deep creaturely connections.
What makes good soil? (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23)
If it were easy, we would have it all figured out already.
The weary and heavy laden (Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30)
Rest is often viewed as a privilege rather than a necessity.
A deeper welcome (Jeremiah 28:5-9; Matthew 10:40-42)
“Be welcoming!” Jesus says. Yes, we've got this one covered.
What's dead can die (Romans 6:1b-11)
It's a beautiful Sunday morning, until the pastor breaks the mood.
The peaceable priestly kingdom (Exodus 19:2–8a; Romans 5:1–8; Matthew 9:35–10:23)
If it's in the first verse of Romans 5, it must be important to Paul.
Getting creative with the creation (Genesis 1:1-2:4a)
It all starts with poetry.
Strengthened for holiness (Psalm 104:24-34, 35b)
I've experienced Pentecost as sweet, serious, or neither.
God's care for the grieving (1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11)
At the airport, waiting to put her on the plane, we cast our shared anxiety on God.
Prayer hearts (Acts 1:1–11; Psalm 47)
Will we be a people who wait for the promises of God with open hearts?
A storyteller who respects his audience (Acts 17:22-31)
Paul's approach in Athens is refreshing.
What if you’re not Stephen? (Acts 7:55-60)
When we read biblical narratives, we tend to imagine ourselves as the protagonist.
We need to talk about 1 Peter 2:19-25
On Good Shepherd Sunday, it's tempting to wander there beside the still waters.
Who is Cleopas? (Luke 24:13–35)
Whoever he is, he’s as upset as the 12-turned-11.
Limited faith in a risen savior (John 20:19-31)
The disciples don't believe Mary—or do they?
The Marys are stronger together (Matthew 28:1-10)
The phenomenon of women in groups, in community, has been near the front of my mind for some time.
The courageous women who weep (John 18:1-19:42)
They stand witness, watching in agony at his agony.
Songs of the new commandment (John 13:1-17, 31b-35)
For two decades, every Holy Thursday I heard the same voice singing the same song.
Failing Jesus (Matthew 26:14-27:66)
Judas is hardly the only one who lets Jesus down.
The Spirit of the Lord in us (Ezekiel 37:1-14; Romans 8:6-11)
Honestly, it seems like our flesh has a massive design flaw.