• Hoping for Justification

    Hoping for Justification

    In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus offers a picture of compassion and generosity, rather than self-protection.

  • Inherit — what must I do to get it right?

    Inherit — what must I do to get it right?

    The question of inheritance is deceiving when it comes to faith. There’s something we’re trying to say without saying it.

  • Interdependence is better

    Interdependence is better

    People are all about the independence. It’s fool’s gold. The real preciousness is striving for interdependence.

  • In Focus

    In Focus

    We aren’t just distractible. We focus on the wrong stuff from the start. Making stories of God’s love into opportunities to judge.

  • The Rise of Process over Substance

    The Rise of Process over Substance

    The decisions of the 2021-22 Supreme Court term have been a nightmare. But they reveal that justice isn’t their goal.

  • What is religious freedom?

    Episode 31. July 1, 2022

  • Finding my limits

    Finding my limits

    I usually start vacation with a ton of anxiety, having finished everything at the last minute. This year, I did the anxiety earlier.

  • “Peace to this house!”

    “Peace to this house!”

    Jesus sends the twelve out to bring his work out into the world through them. Sometimes we get stuck on when it doesn’t work.