Bible
Jesus Is Less Accommodating on Issues of Justice
In my "Cross Vision: How to Read the Hebrew Bible In Light of the Cross" class, we recently delved into how Jesus positions
slavery
Why didn't the Bible—and Paul specifically—make their calls for justice more obvious?
Why didn't the Bible—and Paul specifically—make their calls for justice more obvious? Why doesn't Paul more obviously call for
bible translation
Introducing A New Translation of the Bible, beginning with 3 John
During Christmastide 2023, I decided to begin my own translation of the Bible. First, as a way to continue my love affair with its pages. Second, as a way to continue my work in not surrendering the Bible's interpretation or translation to those with harmful theology.
Bible & Theology
Apostles' and Nicene Creeds, with Additions from Pangea Church
I came across the below versions of the Apostles' and Nicene Creed from the (unfortunately now closed) Pangea Church, who was pastored by Kurt
Worship
Congregational Worship Is Worthy of Debate
The two ministries I have been involved with the longest are Bible teaching and worship. I had my baptism by the Holy Spirit moment in
Bible & Theology
Who's *Really* A Christian?
It's not uncommon for someone to ask if a person is "saved" or "really a Christian" or "actually knows Jesus." You may hear claims that someone "can't be gay and a Christian" or that "there's no way Trump is actually saved."
Racism
Whiteness is not a numbers game
These two quotes by Dr. King must be read close together, or otherwise, they're likely to be distorted: The arc of the moral
sermon
Sermon 182 We Make Room
December 24, 2023 Christmas Eve Let me tell three stories. A personal story and two Jesus stories. Alaska Story * When I was six old my
Not A One-Note Holiday
Over the past three weeks, our church has been exploring the themes of Advent: Hope, Peace, Love, Joy. December is one of the few times
sermon
Sermon 181 Joy in Connection
Story of Connection from My Life Wonky Donkey with our small group after David's Death Luke 1:24-45 24 After those days his
Theological Questions with Audrey: Heaven
Audrey: What do you think heaven is like? Me: What do you mean? What happens right after we die or what happens when God remakes
Ministry
Please: Don’t Break Sheep’s Legs
I was recently reminded of a sermon illustration that gets shared by preachers of a particular sort. It goes something like this: Sheep are known