Tagged Bible

In a New Moment, Do a New Thing

Jennifer Butler

November 20, 2020

Politics, Practical Justice, Theology

Fully understanding how American democracy went all the way to the brink in 2020 will take years of study, and we must embark upon it in a spirit of honesty and courage. But in the days between the election and inauguration, scripture is inspiring me to look forward.

Why “All Letters Matter” isn’t a Good Response to Red Letter Christians

October 7, 2020

Church Life, LGBTQ+, Theology

Theoretically at least, a verse from Leviticus had as much weight as a command from Jesus. This kind of Bible reading has dangerous consequences.

Why I Am (Not) a Christian

May 1, 2020

Church Life, Interfaith, Theology

I know I love Jesus, I know Jesus changed my life, I know I want to follow him, but I also know there are lots of things people consider “essential” that I find myself unsure about.

The First Letters in Red

August 6, 2019

Church Life, Politics, Practical Justice, Theology

The audience for the first letters in red was the devil.

Bible-Waving in the Face of Injustice

June 10, 2019

General, Global, Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Theology

The Israeli Ambassador should stop waving the Bible and start reading it.

Fasting from Food, Feeding on the Bible During Lent

March 12, 2019

Church Life, Creation & Environment, Practical Justice, Theology

Another way to update Lent to the needs of the 21st century would be a carbon fast.

Eleanor Roosevelt Could Have Been A Red Letter Christian

February 20, 2019

Practical Justice, Race, Women

She did her best to open America to all people in need, as Jesus told us to do in Matthew 25:35.

Black History Month for A White Guy

Jared St. Martin Brown

February 2, 2019

Church Life, Race

Why do I even care about this? Is it “white guilt”? No.

The Power & Privilege of the Pulpit

January 8, 2019

Church Life, Theology, Women

It is a great task we have before us, to preach a Good Word that is true to the character of God as revealed in scripture.

7 Thoughts on Christian Living from Eugene Peterson

October 24, 2018

Books, Church Life, Theology

Rest in peace, Pastor Peterson, and thank you for your witness.