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Who among us sit in darkness? Against what backdrop do we live our lives? Why does cryptocurrency matter? How do we find our way to peace in this holiday season?

"Peace against a dark backdrop" is bas…

How do people in crisis find a way forward? What is an apocalypse? In what direction is the world headed? Does justice win in the end?

"Envisioning a path forward . . . for all times" is based on Dani…

What did Jesus say about the widow who gave her last two coins? What did Jesus say about the scribes? Where should we focus our efforts toward positive change? How are people feeling about the presid…

What or who do you think of when  you hear the word "priest"? Who were the high priests? Do we have a high priest? How should the role of pastor evolve today?

"Leveling (up) the priesthood" is based o…

"The thing that’s just within your reach" is based on Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 & Mark 10:17-31

As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I …

When is it okay to kill a lot of people? How do the stories we tell ourselves sometimes lead to violence? How can we work within broken systems to promote survival?

"The stories that help us kill" is…

Was Jesus a manly man? Does that matter? Is there a temptation to make Jesus who we want him to be? What does it mean to be ashamed of Jesus?

"Ashamed of Jesus?" is based on Mark 8:27-38

Jesus went on …

Where does generosity come from? Is there enough for everyone? Did James barely make it into the Bible? What do we know that Paul didn't?

"What James gets right and Paul gets wrong" is based on James …

What gift did King Solomon have? Was he a perfect king? What is wisdom? Which Bible verses are most important?

"Oh, by the way..." is based on 1 Kings 2 & 3

Then David slept with his ancestors, and was…

What is the bread of heaven? Do we need to chase what truly sustains us? How can we be misled into adopting a way of living that harms our neighbors and ourselves?

"Chasing sustenance" is based on Exo…

When is political violence okay? Should we only look at the scripture passages we like? What does justice, kindness, and humility look like in our culture? How should a person of faith act during a c…

What was Paul's thorn? How did Paul find strength in weakness? Are there super apostles today? Is Christian Nationalism Christian?

"Thorny reminders" is based on 2 Corinthians 12:2-10.

I know a person …

Why does God permit pain and suffering? Why do bad things happen to good people? What happened to Job? Does the book of Job tell us why evil exists?

"Words fall short" is a reflection based on Job 38:…

Why was Jesus accused of conspiring with the ruler of the demons? What was his response to those accusations? What "strong man" did he plunder? Who are the strong men in our midst? Who was part of Je…

What is prophecy? When did Isaiah prophecy? What happened when Jesus talked to Nicodemus? What does prophecy look like today? When should we prophesy?

“A word that no one wants to hear” is based on Is…

Who is the Holy Spirit? How does the Holy Spirit work in the world? How do you experience the Holy Spirt? What does witness look like?

"Your Holy Spirit" is based on Acts 1:1-11.

In the first book, The…

What did the author of John say about love? What is agape? What does agape look like in our time? What does the opposite of love look like? How does this relate to the climate catastrophe?

"Love and i…

What happened when Jesus gathered with his disciples after his resurrection? What did he say would happen next? How do you realize resurrection? How do we become empowered to fulfill our purpose?

"Rea…

What was the resurrection of Jesus? Why is Mark's resurrection story so short? What might resurrection look like in our time? What can we learn from the resurrection?

"Reading Resurrection" is a refle…

Why did Jesus compare himself to a grain of wheat? What does it mean to love your life? What does it mean to hate your life on earth? Who was Melchizedek? Why did Jesus have to die? What is eternal l…