You can vote for Democrats and be a Christian at the same time
I just want to say that you can vote for Democrats and be a Christian at the same time. In fact, I'm a
Was Universal Reconciliation Condemned as Heresy?
Many Christians today believe that universal reconciliation - the doctrine that all people will eventually be restored to right relationship with God - was condemned
Genesis 14
Melchizedek: The Bible's Most Mysterious Priest
You might have encountered this enigmatic figure in your Bible reading - Melchizedek, who appears seemingly out of nowhere in Genesis 14, gets a brief
Leadership
Leadership Without Fear: Lessons from Samuel and Jesus
In today's Daily Lectionary texts, there's a fascinating parallel between two biblical scenes that teach us about leadership, fear, and what
Hebrews
Hebrews 6: Rethinking Salvation and Repentance
Let's talk about a passage that's caused a lot of anxiety for many Christians over the years: Hebrews 6:4-6. You
Sermon 194 Romans 6
Imaginative Worlds Opening Example: The Double Life of a DC Employee Imagine a scenario that seems almost too bizarre to be true. There was once
Compromise and Contradiction
I have conservative friends who despise the Republican Presidential candidate^ but could never stomach voting for any Democratic Presidential nominee because it would contradict their
Various Ways to Study Scripture
There is no one right way to study Scripture. The Bible can (and should!) be approached from various angles, each offering unique insights and benefits.
Faders and Light Switches
Or, All Things In Moderation...Including Moderation I struggle with either-or thinking. Actually, I don't struggle with it — I'm great at
Bible
Jesus Is Less Accommodating on Issues of Justice
In my "Cross Vision: How to Read the Hebrew Bible In Light of the Cross" class, we recently delved into how Jesus positions
slavery
Why didn't the Bible—and Paul specifically—make their calls for justice more obvious?
Why didn't the Bible—and Paul specifically—make their calls for justice more obvious? Why doesn't Paul more obviously call for
bible translation
Introducing A New Translation of the Bible, beginning with 3 John
During Christmastide 2023, I decided to begin my own translation of the Bible. First, as a way to continue my love affair with its pages. Second, as a way to continue my work in not surrendering the Bible's interpretation or translation to those with harmful theology.