Here’s a good definition of the Christian faith: It is a call back to life. Remember the story of Jesus’ friend Lazarus who died?  Jesus called him…… Read more “Called Back to Life”

Are you ready to wave some palms this Sunday?   That’s what those first followers of Jesus waved when he arrived in Jerusalem so long ago.  The scripture…… Read more “Two Messages from Jesus”

During this primary season leading up to the general election in November, there has been a movement among (mostly progressive) voters to check either “no preference” or…… Read more “Having a Preference”

One of the hallmarks of Lent is also something we rarely talk about in progressive Christian circles: Sin. We don’t talk about it because we don’t know…… Read more “Defining Sin”

Apparently, Houston Texas has a Satan problem. Pakistani-American sculptor Shahzia Sikander has created an interesting sculpture that is to be displayed on the University of Houston’s campus. …… Read more “Art or Satanism?”