Pagan meat ?!? We need to remember that, while Paul’s letters always contained universal truths, they were usually sent to address a specific issue in one of the churches.

This sermon was delivered in the dark. Literally, not figuratively, of course…

God slipped into the world in a small province, born to an unwed young couple, a refugee on the run, in a borrowed place, and sleeping in a feeding trough. There couldn’t be a bigger contrast between King Jesus and Emperor Augustus.

We’re tempted to put all hope in the idea that God will think and feel and act just like we do.

Jesus was an unusual King.

Today’s Gospel has been used to frighten people, gain power, and sell terrible books. Here’s a different take on it.

Revelation unveils the reality that time has no meaning in God’s kingdom. 

What does it mean to love?

…if there’s one thing Jesus is really good at, it’s not giving a straight answer

Do you try to create a God who acts and thinks and feels just like you do?

The chief priests and the elders are expecting Jesus to name some third-rate rabbi from the backwaters of Galilee as the source of his authority. Big mistake.

The Apostle Paul takes a shot at vegetarians…

This is one of those Gospel readings where you can see the early church trying to figure things out.

When I finally made it to Law School, I realized that I didn’t know why I was there, or if I even wanted to be there.

Have you ever tried to talk to someone about something you didn’t know much about?