Sometimes, I write.
From Genesis to Revelation
The Bible tells the haunting story of God’s quest to restore humanity to the lofty place it held at the beginning of all things.
Remade in the Image of Jesus
Learn what it means to be truly human again.
Gardens and the History of Humanity
The story of humanity pivots on small moments in far-away gardens.
Leviticus Is the Key to Hebrews
The least-favorite book in the Bible explains one of the most-favorite.
Celebrating God’s Generosity
The ancient tithe practices of Deuteronomy give us a surprising picture of how God wants us to use what we give back to him.
The Chilling Tale of a King
When we read “Saul from Gibeah,” we should tremble in our seats.
Die first; then comes the end.
The message of the Book of Revelation teaches believers how to die well.
Broken-down Cars
Grieving with those who grieve looks a lot like a car wreck on the side of the road.
Job and the God who would not be chained.
The Book of Job isn’t about grief. It’s about a God who is truly free.
Jesus and the Kingdom of God
Jesus came to set up a kingdom. Which kind was entirely up to the people who did—or didn’t—receive him.
How God Loves Us
The tenacious love of God never, ever lets go. Even when it hurts.
Jesus or Herod?
The choice of the Magi
When faced with the long-promised king, will you bend a knee or raise your fist in rebellion?
The (Impossible) Task of Following Jesus
Following Jesus means the slow death of the self.
The Least of These
The world will be judged on how it treats the followers of Jesus—the least of these.
The Hard Task of Reading Well
Reading the Bible is a skill you can strengthen. But it takes time—and practice.
The Race
The life of a Christian is a race. But what matters isn’t the place you finish, but the God waiting for you at the end.
Character Comes from the Stories We Tell Ourselves
The words we use to shape our own stories changes the very fabric of our personhood.
God Answers the Silly Prayers Too
It may feel wrong to pray for little things. But the God who made us cares for every part of our lives—even when it’s silly.
Yahweh vs. Baal: The Psalms as Apologetic
Some psalms offer the ancient equivalent of a rap-battle. They pit the gods of the nations against Yahweh, and the winner is always the same.
Worshipping God Means More than Singing
Modern Christianity thinks worship is exclusively a musical endeavor. But the Bible’s picture of praise is very different.
A Child’s Compassion
What my toddler daughter taught me about forgiveness.
Living Justly, Loving Mercy
A collection of essays on God’s call to justice and mercy in an age of anger and rage.
Consecrate We Who Are Dust
A prayer.
Keep Your Back to the Future
Hebrew looks at the timeline backwards. And that might be a good thing.
My Fair Writer
All writers have a voice, and we all need to let go of it.
Lament. Full Stop.
Biblical lament invites God’s people to halt their day-to-day life and sit in sorrow with those whose worlds have crumbled.