It’s good to remember our national heroes. It’s important to remember that Jesus is so much more than a hero.

Let’s think about more than the fact of change. Let’s allow the pandemic to help us think about the idea of change.

Like you, I enjoy and depend on the digital dimensions of my life. But I don’t think online church can be a permanent substitute for in-person worship.

A list of ideas for demonstrating God’s surprising diversity in the worship we offer back to him.

My experience is that some lessons are learned only through experience! So here are three conclusions my experience prompts me to share.

I can’t relate to the “flaming darts” Scripture tells me to avoid. But cicadas I know. (Or at least I will very soon.)

Two nationally distributed op-ed pieces speak of religion and faith, each from a completely different worldview. Together they lead me to a question about myself.

We tend to look at forgiveness as a Big Deal. But making it a daily practice frees us for a better way to live.

On this quiet Saturday before the hallelujahs of the resurrection, what are we willing to ponder as we pause at the grave of Jesus?

Our solution to the problem of pandemic isolation is similar to the way many Americans are relating to each other. It’s a trend for the church to notice.

Have you ever wondered about all the people whose names did not make it into the Bible? Have you ever decided you’re OK with joining their anonymous crowd?

I’ve known this truth for decades. But still I’m trying to figure out how to apply it.

With last Saturday’s post on the same topic, what an encouraging list of possibilities for concerned Christians!

Now is the time for white people concerned about racial healing to do something. Several simple ideas here.

What does it mean that, at this late date, I still don’t fully grasp what life is like for my African-American friend?

A preacher remembers Covid-19 funerals and his experience with the grieving at the many gravesides where he has presided.

My friend asked the question days ago, and, as someone who has made many Facebook posts, I’m still not sure I like my answer.

Jesus, whose birth was accompanied by a slaughter of innocents, looks at our suffering and says, “Don’t worry.” How can this be?

Increasingly peripheral. Heard, but not heeded. Contributing if we’re lucky, but not leading. These are the conversations I’m having with my peers.

One of my fondest memories of 2020 is also one of the simplest. And it gives me a clue for how to cope with the months ahead.