That ancient passage was intended to offer a vision for the advent of liberation, to inspire hope when the people had very little to hope for. Read more
That ancient passage was intended to offer a vision for the advent of liberation, to inspire hope when the people had very little to hope for. Read more
So much is here in the Barabbas story for us to painfully unpack and explore. So many lessons for our present moment. Read more
It’s one thing to have differing political and economic views about what we as a society should do based on a shared truth. Read more
In the wake of recent events, I sincerely wish Christians were less involved in our world, not more. Read more
To be clear, our present challenges will be significant. And yet, we don’t have to give up hope of giving birth to something new. Read more
We must not underestimate the trauma and loss that this community was enduring and trying to explain at this time. Read more
This is not the end. There is still hope. This, painful as it may be, can be the beginning of birth pains. Read more
Like the widow's mites, does our religious practice cause harm or bring healing, life, renewal, restoration, and liberation? Read more
“Devoted to God” meant devoted to the State, and it didn’t trickle down to the poor, but into the pockets of those in positions of power. Read more
Our reading this week contains one of the most misunderstood stories in Mark’s gospel. The intent was faith, the result was societal harm. Read more