Are we ready to step into God’s vastness that is present in ourselves? Which brings us to Deacon Laurel. A galaxy unto herself.

Let’s not read the letter to the Hebrews or any other part of the Christian Testament as trumping Judaism, as completing Judaism.

As all natural things do come to an end, the time has arrived for my leave taking from St. Luke’s.

We’re taught in so many ways that conflict is so bad that it’s better to have a false peace than it is to tell the truth.

The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, JD made the Kingdom of God manifest with her life.

This gospel today is hard. It challenges us to think about where we put our trust and therefore our abundance.

In showing up over and over and over again, Mary Magdalene becomes the messenger of resurrection.

I want to make sure that we see both Mary and Martha as faithful disciples. They have different approaches to serving the Lord.

Jesus is telling us that anyone who needs our help is our neighbor, and we are called to respond in love wherever there is someone in need.

Wherever there is life, and especially wherever there are humans, things crumble. And sometimes, crumbling feels like the end of the world.

Our bodies are good because God made them. Our bodies are powerful because only through them can we love our neighbors as ourselves.

Paul’s vision is of a world where the power of the cross can abolish the distinctions between people.

Jesus tells us today that we will constantly be growing into God’s truth. That’s the gift of the Trinity. It’s the practice of Pride.

The very first gift of the Spirit is both the honoring of difference and the bridging of difference.

Costly unity means fighting for the right not to bear arms. It means living in such a way that creates a world where we default to love.

Representation is a picture of power. It can empower, or it can reinforce already established power.

How are we to know what should guide our belief and actions? Not even our Bible is clear. I can only tell you what I do: I prioritize Jesus.

Part of being a faithful Christian is learning to hear God's voice more and more, and that takes practice.

How are you sharing the gifts God gave you? Where are you giving them? How far do your gifts reach?

And now, once a year, after we have waited in the dark theater of Lent to Good Friday, we celebrate the gift He gave us.