I see Jesus as the measure of a truly healthy and whole human being. And the possibility of becoming like him is everything I have ever hoped for.

The isolation created by the pandemic reminds us that we need each other to become all that God desires for us. And yet at the same time, we can’t depend entirely on others for our spiritual life.

Reading Scripture brought into focus 1) my inordinate allegiance to nation, 2) the unique voice of the church in politics, and 3) Christ’s cruciform life as the dominant model for a Christian’s attitude and actions toward others.

Do NOT read the bible for what it has to say to people you don't like, don't agree with, or for whom you don't intend to vote. Listen to what it has to say to you and for you!

I cannot remember a time when I felt more uncertain about what to say, how to say it, and how to act.

The answer to this question changes your approach to Scripture and the nature and quality of your experience with lectio divina.

To be honest, a form of this has been brewing for a long time in my life.

Follow this format as you learn to practice lectio divina.

As we think about whether to read the bible for ourselves or read another person's reflections or meditation on the bible, it is important to know what we can or should receive from that reading. In this video, I will describe four things that can and should result from a good reading of Scripture.

Do you read the bible for yourself or read/listen to someone else's reflections or meditations on the bible? While there are benefits to reading someone else's reflections, in the end, it essential that each of us does our own reading of the bible.