Restitution, Welcome and the “Unjust” Manager “Once there was a rich man” was not the beginning of a story of good news.
A “Sort” of Homecoming and the Lost Sons What would it take for the marginal figures, the slaves and hired hands, to be genuinely at home in the household of the generous father?
A Ministry of Heartening in Disheartening Times To be disheartened is an incredible burden to bear. It may sound a tad archaic, but I like the ring of a ministry of heartening.
Three Sermons: Or, Repent and believe the Gospel When was the last time you actively considered the Adversary and its demons important—though minor—characters in your spiritual landscape?
Nazareth Manifesto – Good News for the Poor? The good news that Jesus was anointed to proclaim was himself, and any good news for today is embodied in you and in me.
Into the Wilderness, Beyond the Empire It’s long been true that in the wilderness we find out who we truly are. And wilderness is always a threat to empire.
The Don Valley Baptist (aka, John of the Don) There was something about this waterside preacher that rang true. I think he was a Baptist.
Magnificat, silence and speech Notice that it is the theologically trained priest, the one who carefully enacts the liturgies, and teaches the story of God’s covenant faithfulness, who forgets.
God by Our Side: Prayers After the Hurt When the children's cries pierce the night … we see God, here by our side walking our way
Persis Hears Colossians While we are all fighting against misogyny, child abuse and economic exploitation, how do we hear a text in which wives, children and slaves are all called to obedience?
All Things in Christ All of creation now begins to bend back into harmony with God and the vision of a deep and everlasting and generous and fruitful peace becomes something that you can just start to catch a glimpse of.
Keeping Faith What is it that shakes your faith to its very core? What kind of thing can render you faithless? What could strip you of your faith?