Luke and Acts tell the story of Jesus rising up into heaven. But how far away that makes him sound!

Why church? It’s not because God needs anything from us…

Like our faith ancestors, we have many different ideas about what happens to us after death. Here’s mine.

Love the earth, as I have loved you—said no biblical prophet ever. Luckily for us, God is still speaking.

Two little Easter sermons—one from a saint, and one from a computer—with some relevant wisdom from Saint Paul.

Easter calls for a particularly short and humble sermon. IMHO.

The legend of Lazarus teaches a unique lesson about resurrection in the Gospel of John.

Here’s the sermon that went with my new hymn about rest.

Worry can be our friend—but all healthy friendships need healthy boundaries.

Fasting from multitasking can give us a chance to remember how useful and joyful focused attention can be.