The Love Shack
Here’s Christianity 101: Point A of the Way of Jesus. Bang, bang, bang on the door, baby!
Love, Rejoicing
Praise is not about stroking God’s ego; God isn’t like a needy boss. Praise is joining in the great song of love rejoicing, which is going on all around us,
Taking the Adventure
Advent isn’t entirely about comfort and joy; it’s also about preparing ourselves to “take the adventure that comes,” as C.S. Lewis put it.
Live Urgently
The world is not about to come to an end … but sometimes, we could use a good apocalyptic kick in the pants.
The Lord’s (Shared) Supper
Sometimes, a crumb of white bread and a sip of juice seems like a poor representation of the flavorful abundance of Jesus.
In Your Face, Winter!
This Sunday, we decorated the church and shared stories of beloved family ornaments. Then I preached this brief sermon on decorating with lights.
Who Jesus Is to Me
On the last Sunday of the church year, Christ the King Sunday, I opened my service with this reflection, song, and hymn. It’s about Jesus, but (spoiler alert!) it isn’t about Christ the King.
We Didn’t Start the Fire
I’m not usually a fan of the apocalyptic writings in the Bible. But if you’re feeling out-of-control anxiety and a powerless rage against injustice, maybe it’s time for you to get in touch with your inner apocalypticist.
Much More Important
Here’s something that’s much more important than anything else in our religious tradition. (Even more important than whole burnt offerings.)
Of Poetry and Prophecy
I don’t believe in biblical prophecy—or any other kind of prophecy. What I do believe in is the power of biblical poetry.