The situation in Ezekiel 37 seems extreme; yet many of us have experienced, witnessed, and survived such utter devastation. We have witnessed the complete disruption of life, the dismantling of everything...

Ponder the images of our week’s meditations. God does not judge as we mortals do—the divine gaze is on the human heart. Shepherds become rulers, and David brings loving-kindness to how...

Just about the time we think we know this story, it surprises us. The second questioning of the man born blind yields his unforgettable confession: I once was blind, but now...

We often consider John the most “theological” of the four Gospels. The Gospel begins with the incomparable words of the prologue: “In the beginning was the Word.” But today we encounter...

Is there any psalm as beloved as Psalm 23? Even for those who know little of the Bible, phrases from this psalm sound familiar. The beloved shepherd of whom David sings—even...

Rereading and meditating on this account of the anointing of David takes us deeper than first meets the eye. Throughout the Hebrew scriptures, the continuing story of David as ruler of...

Like many others, today’s Old Testament story has enormous consequences. On the surface it is an account of how David is chosen to replace Saul as king of Israel. Samuel selects...

Imagine receiving a letter that tells you that you are light and that we are all to “live as children of light.” Most of the time we wander about in a...

On this third Sunday in Lent, we have the privilege of knowing the end of the story—that resurrection and new life are a reality. In my imagination, Easter Sunday is a...

When my daughter was four years old, she accompanied me when I took my youth group to a Taizé worship service that included the opportunity to walk the labyrinth. Flute, violin,...