Jesus Invites Your Backchat
Jesus ignored her, then compared her to a dog. His disciples tried to chase her off, but she didn't flinch. This is the story of a woman who refused to take "no" from God, and what her stubbornness and success means for us.
Jesus Has A Bad Day
The Sermon on the Mount thing was just wow. All the stuff about being loving to everyone, even those people who don’t vote like we do? That’s classic you!
But sometimes you’re off-message, cranky, or downright dickish. Here’s an example.
What If Jesus Lost Faith at Gethsemane?
Jesus prayed for a miracle at Gethsemane and didn't get one. What if he lost faith — just like Peter sinking in the waves? A progressive Christian rereading of the resurrection, with less sacrificial atonement and a lot more Mary Magdalene.
Jesus Didn't Die for Your Sin (or Mine)
A reflection on why fear-based atonement never made sense to me, and how allegory, love, and trust offer a deeper way to understand Jesus’s death.
What's Left When You Realize Jesus Didn't Die for Your Sins?
A progressive Christian reconsiders Easter and asks what remains of Jesus’ message once sin, sacrifice, and literalism are set aside.
