It’s much more difficult to preach the gospel that the Jesus in the stories preached, the gospel that teaches us how to love one another. Read more
It’s much more difficult to preach the gospel that the Jesus in the stories preached, the gospel that teaches us how to love one another. Read more
Today, it is no secret that some forms Christianity are failing to produce the fruit that makes this world a better place. We can do better. Read more
Textual gymnastics can show almost anything to be Biblical. We have to ask whether our Christianity is producing fruit that is life-giving. Read more
I would argue that it’s about producing a certain kind of fruit rather than the drive to always produce ever-increasing amounts of fruit. Read more
The shepherd metaphor then speaks to learning to relate to one another in a way in a safe, compassionate, just way for all. Read more
The shepherd metaphor was used by the Hebrew prophets to speak of social healing where we make sure everyone has what they need. Read more
Whatever we make of the resurrection stories today, resurrection speaks of stories not over yet. Resurrection speaks of injustice undone. Read more
Resurrection speaks that hate, injustice, bigotry, power and privilege don’t have to have the last word in our stories. Justice and love can! Read more
They did not see their salvation as accomplished through the cross. They saw the resurrection as the restoration of his life-saving work. Read more
Before he is enthroned in imperial Christian theology, art, and the Christian imagination as imperial ruler, he was shepherd. Read more
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