When the World is Whole

Isaiah's vision of the future is the confidence that one day the most primal instincts of Creation will be transformed into the ultimate expression of God's shalom.

Lent 3: The Patient Gardener's Gift

This is the heart of grace: not just a one-time invitation, but an ongoing commitment to what is best for us. God does not just call us once and walk away. God cultivates us.

Today Shalom: The Fruit of Right Living

When I was a kid, I remember a preacher saying that the “big word, righteousness” simply meant to do what was “right.” That’s a good shorthand definition.

Glory and Resilience: 2nd Sunday in Lent

The Transfiguration story shows us the glory of God revealed just before Jesus faces opposition. Yet, he remains faithful and steadfast.

The Temptation of Jesus: First Sunday in Lent

When confronted by Satan’s temptation, three times Jesus quotes exclusively from Deuteronomy 6-8. He knows he's standing in for Israel in these stories in order to re-tell it as God had intended. In the language of the school yard, Israel – through Jesus – gets a “do over” and so do we.

Dust and Grace: The Journey of Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday isn't just a religious ritual, it is a call to awareness instead of self-deception; to life in the face of death; and, to transformation in and through Jesus Christ.

Experience Mountain Top Glory

From Moses' radiant face at Sinai to Jesus' Transfiguration, God's glory transforms those who encounter it. Paul reminds us that in Christ, we live unveiled, reflecting a lasting transformation. Discover how God's presence changes us permanently.

Love That Transforms

Jesus calls us to defy the world's logic of revenge and scarcity—offering a love that transforms enemies, heals wounds, and sets us free.

Writing Love Letters for Peace

Maybe the greatest work of peace isn’t about winning arguments but embodying peace itself. Maybe the way we speak, act, and carry ourselves is the first step in the peacemaking process.

Peacemakers: God's Children

Jesus’ blessing on the peacemakers is not just a word of encouragement—it’s a call to action. It’s an invitation to partner with God in setting things right.

Level Ground: Real Hope for Real Life

Travel with Jesus, on this Sixth Sunday of Epiphany, to stand eye-to-eye with those who desperately need help, healing, and hope. Matthew's Gospel features The Sermon on the Mount, but in Luke, Jesus and his disciples encounter this crowd on a "level place." Luke's

A Fishing Trip to Remember

As we move through the season of Epiphany, we see ways in which Jesus reveals the presence and power of God. Today we arrive at the Sea of Galilee as God reveals His abundant presence through Jesus to disciples in-the-making.