Compared to the big bangs of 1922, 1923 offered mostly whimpers. But small signals can have big reverberations, so we…

James BrattDecember 30, 2022
I wonder if part of the challenge the church currently faces is that on all sides we’re a little too…

Laura de JongDecember 29, 2022
Some of our regular RJ bloggers offer their favorites of 2022 -- books, TV, movies, whatever.
The 12 EditorDecember 28, 2022
The Christmas Gospel is good news addressed to those living under the shadow of Herods old and new.

Jared AyersDecember 28, 2022
Just what is this period, this interregnum, between Christmas and Epiphany? Is there a focus biblically? Lectionaries often opt for…

Scott HoezeeDecember 27, 2022
If we didn’t know better, we might not think that God showed up with Mary and Joseph at all. God…

Jen Holmes CurranDecember 26, 2022
In the fullness of time, the Christmas story says, a girl gave birth ringed by animals.

Gayle BossDecember 25, 2022
A journey to who-knows-where to see who-knows-what without the proper supplies. We’re crazy.

Debra RienstraDecember 24, 2022