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The God of Creation

Today we start in earnest this new series exploring how the relationship between God and God’s people changes over the course of the Biblical story. We’ll start at the beginning, with the creation stories. Now, if you were around for the series on Genesis 1-11 you’ll no doubt remember that the creation stories are most … Continue reading The God of Creation

Resources for the Baptism of our Lord

In the Western liturgical calendar, the Sunday after Epiphany commemorates the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. It's an event that is treated as a defining moment for Jesus in the Gospels, but it isn't one that is easy for us to understand. Today, rather than writing a new post, … Continue reading Resources for the Baptism of our Lord

Culture Roundup (January 10, 2026): Pop Culture Resolutions

The new year is well under way now (and, judging from the news cycle, it's going to be a doozy  - Lord have mercy!). I thought it would be fun to think of some resolutions, some things I hope to either continue or change from how I engage with pop culture. So, after my usual … Continue reading Culture Roundup (January 10, 2026): Pop Culture Resolutions

God and Humanity through the Ages: Introduction

Christians often talk about our relationship with God in terms of a relationship. And indeed, we're in good company, since our Scriptures describe the dynamic between God and creation, and in particular, between God and people of faith, in just such relational terms. We might even call it a love story. (Though certainly a tumultuous … Continue reading God and Humanity through the Ages: Introduction

When Light Shines in Darkness: A Reflection for Epiphany 2026

On Sunday, we were presented with both good news and a challenge. The good news was the light — the divine, uncreated Light, the Wisdom, Word, and Power of God — has shone into our dark world (where the darkness will not overcome it). The challenge is to walk in that light when it’s so … Continue reading When Light Shines in Darkness: A Reflection for Epiphany 2026