Compromise and Contradiction
I have conservative friends who despise the Republican Presidential candidate^ but could never stomach voting for any Democratic Presidential nominee
Various Ways to Study Scripture
There is no one right way to study Scripture. The Bible can (and should!) be approached from various angles, each
Faders and Light Switches
Or, All Things In Moderation...Including Moderation
I struggle with either-or thinking. Actually, I don't struggle with it
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
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
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.
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,
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
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."
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:
