Can Theology Be an Idol?
One of my favorite classes in seminary was Christology. It was the systematic biblical study of the person of Jesus Christ (that’s a mouthful!). By collecting and summarizing passages of the Bible, we learned a...
My Breast Cancer Revealed a Mothering God
Now that I am in the post treatment phase punctuated by periodic check-ups, the everydayness of cancer has receded. In its wake, however, I am left with an indelible mark. A mark that has made all of the difference.
In a New Moment, Do a New Thing
Fully understanding how American democracy went all the way to the brink in 2020 will take years of study, and we must embark upon it in a spirit of honesty and courage. But in the days between the election and inauguration, scripture is inspiring me to look forward.
Why “All Letters Matter” isn’t a Good Response to Red Letter Christians
Theoretically at least, a verse from Leviticus had as much weight as a command from Jesus. This kind of Bible reading has dangerous consequences.
Why I Am (Not) a Christian
I know I love Jesus, I know Jesus changed my life, I know I want to follow him, but I also know there are lots of things people consider “essential” that I find myself unsure about.
The First Letters in Red
The audience for the first letters in red was the devil.
Bible-Waving in the Face of Injustice
The Israeli Ambassador should stop waving the Bible and start reading it.
Fasting from Food, Feeding on the Bible During Lent
Another way to update Lent to the needs of the 21st century would be a carbon fast.
Eleanor Roosevelt Could Have Been A Red Letter Christian
She did her best to open America to all people in need, as Jesus told us to do in Matthew 25:35.
Black History Month for A White Guy
Why do I even care about this? Is it “white guilt”? No.