I've become convinced that if Luke had chosen a picture of the gospel instead of 24 chapters of writing... [he] would have drawn for us a big table, wooden and worn and homey.

I found in [these letters] stories of men working hard to be countercultural to our training. We wished to leave behind the more arid and shallow masculinity of traditional male friendships.

What were they waiting to see? [...] Biblical mandates bring us to life, full life. In full life, we can’t not work for the collective good through the giving of tangible and intangible gifts.

In the midst of declines in attendance and donations, many congregations find themselves at a crossroad: How do they live out God's mission in this time and place when they seem to have less and less assets to do so?

Righteousness, holiness or right living in Leviticus 19 was determined by the sharing of resources as a community, or collective identity.

I am drawn to women’s stories –
in their own voices,
about their own lives,
telling their own experiences.

I wrote this book because I wanted to change the narrative [on immigration] and help people be more informed about this complex issue.

Who has spoken words over your body?
What words were used to bless?
What words were used to hurt?

"God’s abiding among us happens precisely amid, alongside, within the complexities of our experiences with home and with belonging."

The Rev. Winnie Varghese delivers a sermon covering indigeneity, Elijah's sojourn in the wilderness, and how to connect with those who show us hospitality.

Rev. Dr. Charlene Cox writes a letter to her younger self on the day of her ordination, reflecting upon the joys, hardships, and lessons of her proud service.

Julie Champ shares her experience with recovering from cancer and what she learned about God's infinite grace.

Erin Weber-Johnson gives us a prayer for retaining a spirit of love in the face of political controversy and indignation.

In order to grasp this great truth, the first thing we need to do is to get off our human high horse. We aren’t all that, especially when you compare us to the world of trees.

Drs. Michael Chan and Lisa Sethre-Hofstad help us understand how we can preach the Bible’s more problematic passages in the face of trauma and healing.

Rev. Dr. Char Cox reflects upon LGBTQ+ pride and acceptance within the church during Pride Month and Ordinary Time.

Rev. Dr. Char Cox fondly reflects on one of her favorite times of year in this poem.

Michael Chan revisits books from the Bible to remind us that those who forget history can be doomed to repeat it.

Rev. Dr. Char Cox fondly reflects on her Sunday School exprience in this poem.

Rev. Dr. Char Cox fondly reflects on her Sunday School experience in this poem.