Lent is, among other things, an opportunity for self-examination. This, perhaps, creates the opportunity to simplify in such a way that our humanity, and that of our neighbors… read more

(RNS) — We feel our smallness when we consider the universe, unutterably vast, dark and scattered. Whole swathes of space are empty, while elsewhere galaxies drift through… read more

Two terrific texts for Lent 3! Oh, and we also have Paul’s 1 Corinthians 10:1-13. His typological use of the Old Testament leaves me cold somehow. It’s… read more

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, March 6th (which requires a short homily on my part, and maybe yours). These links will take you to my thoughts for this holy day… read more

At General Conference 2019, we United Methodists often heard the phrase, “perfect the legislation.” The idea of perfection is not foreign to us Wesleyans. For John… read more

(RNS) — What are you giving up for Lent? If you’re a practicing Christian — and likely if you’re not — you’re familiar with the exhortation to… read more