Jesus’ ministry begins in the chastened territory of Zebulun and Naphtali signaling renewal in the struggling borderlands of life. We can all point to …
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The Audacity of Christ
Fifty years ago we landed men on the moon. The sheer audacity of that event is hard to comprehend even today, but it is truly astounding considering …
For the Facing of This Hour
These are not good times for leaders. Some are done in by our own foolishness. Many others simply struggle against the tide to serve others, …
Darkness and Light
We live in both at the same time, darkness and light. The acknowledgement of one doesn’t disregard the reality of the other. The Prophet advises the …
Destroying the Power of Death
On the heels of Jesus’ birth with its challenging promise of hope, King Herod embodies violent resistance. But, “Herod died,” and God’s steadfast love …
He Came Down That We Might Have Life
Our Christmas celebrations seem to slosh gently between Hallmark Channel sentimentality and intellectual formality. Somewhere between lies the sweet …