The First Witnesses to the Resurrection & Gender Equity in the Church

This week, celebrating the Resurrection should remind us all of the liberating power of the Gospel. I am saddened when I hear stories of those who use the name of Jesus to maintain power over others. It is distressing to contemplate how the empty tomb, that should offer freedom to everyone, has been miscommunicated and […]

There was Livestock in the Church Sanctuary (A Holy Week Meditation)

We visited the church I grew up in this past weekend for their Palm Sunday celebration. Pastor Rick, the current pastor, is one of our favorite people in the world. I have a lot of history at the church. It reminds me of people I have lost. I sit in the pew and can almost […]

In Case you Missed it: An Interview with Scot McKnight

Scot McKnight is a widely-recognized authority on the New Testament, early Christianity, and the historical Jesus. He is the Karl A. Olsson Professor in Religious Studies at North Park University (Chicago, Illinois). A popular and witty speaker, Dr. McKnight has made numerous guest appearanceswith national media and is regularly asked to speakat local churches and […]