Moses and Aaron are the two brothers who lead the Israelites out of Egypt. But they are much more. They are the first set of siblings in the Bible to get along. Remember Cain and… read more

Dear Thoughtful Pastor: I just read the story of Daniel in the lion’s den (which seemed more like a cage than a den with free access to gazelles and rabbits.) So God… read more

(RNS) — As churches struggle to become more inclusive, the Apostle Paul continues to confound. Conservatives champion Paul, quoting his writings to support their arguments… read more

Most of you who have heard of Gideon have done so because his name is on virtually every hotel room Bible in the USA. But then others of you know him because of his math: He took… read more

Here’s a great shot taken as I was beginning my sermon this past Sunday at the Zoar Road Campus of Good Shepherd.  We’re one church in two locations. Yet the… read more

In 1 Kings 19:4-5, in the aftermath of a roller coaster season of spectacular success and stunning betrayal, the prophet Elijah prays this prayer: ‘Take my life; I am no… read more