From where I stand, I can see a chicken farmer, an entrepreneur, someone who uses a wheelchair, a university professor, an elderly widow, and a homeschooling mom.

Indigenous and Native peoples of North America used every part of the buffalo when they killed one. This got me thinking of spiritual matters.

As a Reformed Christian, I cling to the unconditionality of God’s grace, by which my sins are forgiven.

A rock perched on a cliff has lots of potential energy, as does a spring that is tightly wound.

Loving our neighbors means prioritizing the wellbeing of others over our own interests, regardless of the social gap between us.

What do I say to young adults in my family when they say they have left the church because they were hurt by the church?

As a middle-Eastern Jewish carpenter living on the road, Jesus certainly wasn't the light-skinned, rosy-cheeked man with kempt, flowing, brown locks traipsing through the pages of my childhood Bible.

우리는 열린 토론을 두려워할 필요가 없습니다.

The myth of “the one” says the universe has picked out one special person for you, a soulmate perfectly crafted to meet your every need and fit your every curve of character.

Why is this movie relevant? First, it is a lovely reminder that God creates whole ecosystems based on diversity.

In striving to be a fair forum for diverse perspectives in the denomination, I know that not everyone will be happy with some of the views I allow to the table.

Race is a product of racism.

We are not alone in our fears. Nor in our loss and grief. The storm of 2020 has rewritten the course of life for countless others around the world.

“When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious,

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The change was slow at first, almost imperceptible. Small and surmountable things showed up, but no one could quite put their finger on what those things were.

Many of us have spent a lot of time at home this year: working from home, learning from home, and just plain staying home.

I feel that Christians have not reflected deeply enough on the radical significance of the story of the “wise men.”

As I reflect on my childhood experience with gifts at Christmas time, or thinking about how my people love to give gifts to their family and friends, or when I reflect on the Christmas story in the Gospel of Luke, it all reminds me of Jesus.

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Too often we confuse God’s calling for our lives with a paid vocation.

Is it permissible to watch movies as worship?