Encountering the text: Jesus is giving his final address to his followers, his last will and testament. Greeks arrive where Jesus and his disciples are gathered, find Philip, and… read more

Encountering the text: First of all, it’s remarkable that it’s Peter who preaches. Remember where we left Peter just a few weeks ago? He was with the maid in the… read more

I love Good Friday, from the paradox hidden in the word “good” to the shadows and somber solemnity of our service. I preach on Good Friday, but… read more

The challenges of navigating the liturgical calendar and our secular calendar are nothing new, but the way things fall in 2018 is particularly interesting. The Christian… read more

Exodus 20:1-17 (paired well with Psalm 19) was the focus of my blog for October 8, just twenty weeks ago, so I’ll refer you there for my stuff about Torah as… read more

I love Good Friday, from the paradox hidden in the word “good” to the shadows and somber solemnity of our service. I preach on Good Friday, but… read more