John 2

Great artists know that the past provides essential ingredients for the future. Jacob Collier exemplifies this. So does Jesus.

Mary reminds us that sometimes we get involved in the need right in front of us simply because we can.

Churches often live in an uneasy relationship with their property.

Whatever Jesus is attacking, it isn’t the practices of the people coming to the temple to worship.

“Each of the typical approaches has problems. The best solution would be to change the lectionary.”

Any conversation about salvation should include both an eschatological aspect and one that is relevant to our lives here and now.

The wedding at Cana is a reminder that Jesus’ kingdom is a miraculous kingdom—a mystical kingdom.

Who are the other enraged voices crying out from the temple with Christ? 

As Jesus overturns the tables, I imagine John in the corner, watching and taking it all down.

The biblical foundation for a holy practice

It’s time to stop the biggest lenders to the fossil fuel industry.

We drank wine, danced with abandon, and caught a glimpse of grace.

Was the familiar God I knew as a preacher's kid the same one who inspired such greatness?

I think the disciples were a bit like detectives.

Miracles can be hard work.

Jesus isn't just reforming temple practices.

From the wise men to the wedding at Cana, joy comes from recognizing and affirming the good.

At Cana, Jesus asks Mary, "What is this to me and to you?" It is very important that the church hear this question.

Black people can eat at most lunch counters and travel across state lines without being consigned to the back of the bus. But the fundamental right to life continues to be haunted by white supremacy.