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Inseparable
As Jesus describes himself as the vine and we are the branches, he compels us to reexamine the way we approach our world.
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More than a Good Shepherd
The image of the Good Shepherd offers a comforting vision of Jesus for us. But he is offering us a better vision for the world.
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In the light of the resurrection
In the resurrection story from Luke, we are reminded, not of the fear of the future, but of not knowing what to do—when we actually do.
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Unlocking Ourselves
When Jesus appears to the disciples in the Upper Room, he invites us to question why we choose to protect ourselves from him.
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Mary was there
In Mary, we have the epitome of presence, of apprehension and participation. And a vision for what the resurrection means.
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Let’s Celebrate
In the empty tomb, we have an image that reveals both fearful skepticism and hopeful resolve that God’s grace overcomes death.
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What is truth?
There is both sin and grace at the heart of the church’s tradition of Good Friday. Our first task is acknowledging this truth.
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The problem with footwashing
When Jesus washes the feet of his disciples on Maundy Thursday, he is showing them the kind of grace that we’re still afraid of.