Scripture
At Gilead Church in Chicago, storytelling is central to worship
It's like a MOTH event—with the vulnerability of community.
May 5, Easter 3C (John 21:1-19)
It takes Jesus to introduce something new into the disciples’ routine.
Does our pedigree matter? (Philippians 3:4b-14)
Paul is not ashamed of most parts of his background.
April 28, Second Sunday of Easter (John 20:19–31)
Passing the peace is a word of welcome. It’s also much more than that.
Godly Play and the language of Christian faith
At the heart of each lesson is storytelling and wondering.
April 21, Resurrection of the Lord (Luke 24:1-12)
The resurrection is an old, old message. But I need to be reminded.
Don’t miss the judgment (Luke 13:1-9)
Jesus’ parables ought to alarm us, draw us short.
April 19, Good Friday (John 18:1-19:42)
When I say the creeds, Pilate’s name stands as a warning back to myself.
Learning what happiness is (and isn’t) from my daughter with Down syndrome
Penny embodies the kind of love that holds onto hope amid suffering, redemption amid pain, and forgiveness amid hurt.
April 18, Maundy Thursday (John 13:1-17, 31b-35)
Foot washing expresses John’s vision of communion.
Jesus mocks Herod (Luke 13:31-35)
When we hear Jesus retort, “Tell that fox….,” we have to keep in mind the litany of intersections between Jesus, his followers, and the Herodian dynasty.
The temptation and other stories of desperation (Luke 4:1-13)
Jesus enacts the very things we humans have been unable to enact on our own.
Seeing and knowing (Luke 9:28-43a)
The thing Peter needs is right there in front of him.
Hopes of the dying (1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50; Luke 6:27-38)
Death is inevitable for the living. It’s also a requisite for that which is yet to live.