John the Baptist, or John the Forerunner in the Eastern traditions, is an interesting figure. So important a figure was he in the early first century that a religious sect formed around him that lasts to our own day, and our Christian Gospels felt the need to dedicate a significant amount of valuable page space … Continue reading Mission Accomplished: A Reflection on John 1.29-42
The premise of this series is that the Scriptures describe the relationship between God and humanity not in flat or universal terms, but like any real relationship, as one that changes over time. As the people came to know God better over the centuries, and as they came to see the world differently because of … Continue reading The God of Abraham
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
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
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
Matthew Root 