Jesus is a revelation of God in creation, but what about God does Jesus reveal? The gospel of John has some things to show us about this.Continue reading Servitude
The American Dream
What happens when James encounters the American dream? What happens when the Gospel encounters the American vision of “the good life”?Continue reading The American Dream
The Wilderness
Finding ourselves in the wilderness with Elijah and following him to the mountain of the Lord.Continue reading The Wilderness
Fear
A command that’s repeated in scripture is this: don’t be afraid. Yet, for many Christians, fear is central to their faith. Let’s move away from fear.Continue reading Fear
Grace
Redemption and justice are rooted in the grace of God, not in conformity. You are invited to the table of the Lord because God desires to share a banquet with you.Continue reading Grace
Freedom
What does it mean to be free in Christ, and what happens when freedom in Christ encounters American ideas of freedom?Continue reading Freedom
Narratives
The narratives into which we live can be powerful to hurt us or heal us. Let’s examine some of the narratives found in scripture.Continue reading Narratives
Wisdom
How do we begin assessing wisdom in Christian communities and in leadership? James gives a place to start.Continue reading Wisdom
Shame and Identity
When we boil down identities to single attributes, like a religion, skin color, or economic status, we can easily get caught up in shame or shaming. How does that impact our ability to love ourselves and others?Continue reading Shame and Identity
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