The most powerful, passionate and provocative portraits of grace permeate the pages of scripture and the the picture is repetitive:  Women, positioned on a path who make a plea…and on the basis of their...

A body without community is like a branch without connection…  It’s good for a while, but severed from a source of life, it has no chance of further growth. In fact, it’s a slow...

Red boots, bulking biceps, blue suits, capes and incredible ability… …That’s what often comes to mind when we think of superheroes.  But in spite of their brawn and airbrushed beauty, it’s enough to say...

Some responses are automatic.  You can almost expect them: Kind of like the response you’d give to finish the phrase, “Green means…” and “Red means…” The responses are universally known.  They’re almost automatic. We...

After appearing to the disciples and displaying those death-defeating scars, the Gospels talk about Jesus opening their minds to understanding the scriptures. Indeed, it seems that in the fullness of time Jesus not only...

For many, nothing is as miserable than the thought of missing out.  Thomas did.  He was late. He was the one who was not with the other 10 when Jesus came.  And now, he’s...

An empty tomb; a risen Jesus; a fulfilled promise…and a world turned upside down? It all seems so implausible, so…unbelievable.  Easter Sunday and April Fool’s Day have collided and it conjures up a lot...

Pretend as if the procession of palms has already passed… and now you’re there in Jerusalem, charged with the job of piecing the story together based on the remnants that remained.  What do you...

Smack dab in the heart of Holy Writ is a sold out, whole-hearted desire to live out the word of God It’s here in Psalm 119…but is the spirit of Psalm 119 at the...

It’s the very first thing we see Jesus doing in the Gospel of John… It’s the lead off proclamation; it’s the first sign signaling a Savior’s arrival.  One would expect to experience something special…something...