A lynch mob went after Jesus because of his first homily, which came straight from the sacred writings (Luke 4:16-30). Jesus, ...

Pastor Chase Riebel’s sermon Sunday was “Ezekiel’s Object Lesson,” from Ezekiel 4. Ezekiel was warning the people that their disobedience would lead to a siege on Jerusalem. Revelation 21 warns us ...

Jesus is stripped of his garments. Clothing gives a man his social position; it gives him his place in society, it makes him someone. His public stripping means that Jesus is no longer anything at ...

The Gospels tell us that Jesus spent time in prayer. Usually, we hear this when something very significant in his life or ministry is going to happen. He goes on a 40-day retreat into the desert. He ...

Images like bread, light, sheep, water and world suffuse the text providing rich food for meditation. John presents no parables and relatively few stories of healings. Instead, Jesus gives several ...

In the spirit of total transparency, my time at NYU has been a little rough. But through the moments of loneliness and ...

May God grant all of us the strength and courage to honor the dignity of every human being, speak the truth in love, and walk ...

If you're dealing with stress, anxiety or overwhelm, a mindfulness or meditation app can be a great resource to help you calm down and stay present. Though I’ve dabbled in meditation ...