• Living Grace

    Living Grace

    Perhaps we avoid the Ascension, to keep Jesus present, in control. To avoid his command: that we love each other.

  • Our teens are overcommitted. Here’s Why.

    Our teens are overcommitted. Here’s Why.

    Mental health, anxiety, depression. Teens are facing more challenges than ever. Because we made it this way.

  • Get Out

    Get Out

    The essential, necessary character of the Ascension, may seem like a challenge for us, but it is grace for us.

  • Pray Anyway

    Pray Anyway

    In Easter 7A, we get another example of Jesus praying in public. We’re invited to observe so that we learn.

  • A Going Away Prayer

    A Going Away Prayer

    As Jesus wraps up the Farewell Discourse, he prays to God in confidence — secure in knowing this is how it goes.

  • The awkward public prayer of Jesus

    The awkward public prayer of Jesus

    Praying in public is often treated like a natural part of evangelism, even if it is done with unnatural intention.

  • Between Easter 6 + 7 (Year A) 

    Between Easter 6 + 7 (Year A) 

    Jesus continues preparing the disciples for his departure. With a dire warning of his own, and their coming persecution.

  • Advocating Love

    Advocating Love

    Jesus says that another advocate is coming — one that gives us the chance to live into our promise in the world.