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Just a Little Bit Better — on the low bar of faith
In describing the path before them, Jesus offers metaphors of salt and light to inspire us, but the least we can do is not be total jerks.
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Salt — messy metaphor in an age of heart disease
When Jesus compares his followers to salt, it offers a complex note to the modern understanding of nutrition, health, life, how to be.
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Transcendent, Beautiful — the call to follow Jesus
Jesus calls disciples with metaphor; an invitation that draws them into something beyond themselves, their history, and even their understanding.
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On Second-Guessing the Way—for Advent 3A
The encounter between John the Baptist’s followers and Jesus is instructive for us, helping relieve our own insecurities about faith.
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Giving in Love — Jesus’s Alternative to Fear
As tempests swirl and hatred flows around us, Jesus reminds us that we already know the way to live, the way to be is to love generously.
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To live in the love of God — for Proper 28C
In this challenging gospel, Jesus invites his followers to not just endure, but to keep up the purpose: living, loving, and being.
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Light — our invitation in the midst of darkness
As the season changes, we have an annual example in our world of what Jesus can teach us about both surviving and growing in faith.
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A lukewarm take on the shaming tiktok caller
The idea that churches should be a source of support for those in need is essential. How we engage with ensuring this is true is challenging.