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Listen — even the resurrection isn’t the whole point
American Christianity can be so focused on getting the right answer that we fail to understand how we are supposed to be with each other.
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Funerals are for worship
Dealing with the shooting death of Charlie Kirk and its aftermath demonstrates the political minefield for Christians in modern politics.
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Within a decent community — for Proper 20C
The parable of the dishonest manager invites us to think about our own behavior for sure. But it is just as much about our community.
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Honest — the rewards we seek and the company we keep
The challenge for most of us isn’t that we lack the ability to do the right thing. It’s that we’re incentivized to not do it.
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On being seen, needing love, and hosting joy
In the life and ministry of Rev. Rebecca Nickel, I see the fire of the Spirit and the love of Jesus. And I am grateful for it all.
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The fresh hell of new war
Many want to paint war as virtuous, distorting the mercy of God as weak. These would steal your soul and have you thank them.
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Saint Frances Perkins and the value of community
In the person of Frances Perkins, we have the model of a faithful response to politics, to living in a world, and participating fully in it.
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The Discipline of Easter Monday
Easter is the season of the church built on the resurrection. And hopefully we’ve spent time preparing to do the work now!