Why did God choose Moses to lead the Israelites from slavery? Was Moses a solid choice? What religion was Moses before the burning bush? By what name did the LORD choose to be called?"An unlikely choice" is based on Exodus 3:1-15...

How was James the disciple killed? Why was Peter arrested by Herod? How should we decide where we place our loyalty?"Be wary of who you serve" is based on Acts 12:1-19About that time King Herod laid violent hands upon some who b...

How did the pharaoh "other" the Israelites? Who stopped the Hebrew babies from being killed? When is it okay to lie?"An exodus from violence" is based on Exodus 1:8-22.Now a new king arose over Egypt who did not know Joseph. He s...

What were the economics of early Christians? Is anyone smited in the New Testament? What does it mean to hold things in common?"Ideal Economics" is based on

Who was Koheleth? Why did Ecclesiastes almost not make it into the Bible? How does Ecclesiastes address life's big questions?"Koheleth and kairos" is based on Ecclesiastes 3:9-22What gain have the workers from their toil? I have...

When did Jesus make breakfast for his disciples? Does John's gospel have two endings? What was Jesus' last miracle? What is your call?"Called to abundance" is based on John 21:1-14.After this Jesus revealed himself again to the d...

What is a proverb? Does wisdom change with time? Where does wisdom come from? Is wisdom more important than intelligence?"A case for natural wisdom" is based on Proverbs 1Wisdom cries out in the street;in the squares she rais...

Who is our Advocate? When should we go outside? What were Jesus' final words to his disciples? Did he ever stay inside?"But sometimes we stay inside" is a reflection on John 14:15-31“If you love me, you will keep my commandments....

Who was Jacob? What happens when two master tricksters face off? Are relationships more important than being right? Where are you unwilling to compromise?"White sticks, speckled sheep, and a pile of rocks" is a reflection based on

What did Jesus write on the ground when some men were determined to stone a woman to death? What truth did Jesus want the people to know? What is the Enneagram? How does a Jesus follower stay committed in the face of discouragement?"Why...

How old is the concept of hospitality? When should we offer hospitality and to whom? Why were Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed? Who was Abraham?"Father Abraham had seven sons . . . and a lot of issues" is based on Genesis 18:17-21.Th...

What is mercy? Why would someone have a problem with it? What happens when you invite Jesus to join you for a conversation?"The problem with mercy" is a reflection on John 3:19-21.And this is the judgment, that the light has come...

Which creation account came first? What is your creation story? What is our purpose in being here? How should we relate to God, to one another, and to the rest of creation? "What if Genesis 2 came first?" is based on Genesis 2:4b-9...

How is Jesus the Word? How long has he been around? How much God could fit into the human body of Jesus? How much of God’s knowledge could Jesus hold in his human brain?"How much God could Jesus hold?" is based on John 1:1-18.In...

Are we in a period of challenges? What makes you feel safe? Was the prophet Micah talking about Jesus? Do you see reason for hope, peace, joy, and love this season? "Peace, security, and shalom" is based on Micah 5:2-5a.But...

Who among us sit in darkness? Against what backdrop do we live our lives? Why does cryptocurrency matter? How do we find our way to peace in this holiday season?"Peace against a dark backdrop" is based on Luke 1:68-79“Blessed be...

How do people in crisis find a way forward? What is an apocalypse? In what direction is the world headed? Does justice win in the end?"Envisioning a path forward . . . for all times" is based on

What did Jesus say about the widow who gave her last two coins? What did Jesus say about the scribes? Where should we focus our efforts toward positive change? How are people feeling about the presidential election?"Giving all you have ...

What or who do you think of when  you hear the word "priest"? Who were the high priests? Do we have a high priest? How should the role of pastor evolve today?"Leveling (up) the priesthood" is based on Hebrews 7:23-28.Furthe...

"The thing that’s just within your reach" is based on Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 & Mark 10:17-31As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesu...

When is it okay to kill a lot of people? How do the stories we tell ourselves sometimes lead to violence? How can we work within broken systems to promote survival? "The stories that help us kill" is based on

Was Jesus a manly man? Does that matter? Is there a temptation to make Jesus who we want him to be? What does it mean to be ashamed of Jesus?"Ashamed of Jesus?" is based on Mark 8:27-38Jesus went on with his disciples to the vil...

Where does generosity come from? Is there enough for everyone? Did James barely make it into the Bible? What do we know that Paul didn't?"What James gets right and Paul gets wrong" is based on James 1:17-27.Every generous act of...

What gift did King Solomon have? Was he a perfect king? What is wisdom? Which Bible verses are most important?"Oh, by the way..." is based on 1 Kings 2 & 3Then David slept with his ancestors, and was buried in the city of Da...

What is the bread of heaven? Do we need to chase what truly sustains us? How can we be misled into adopting a way of living that harms our neighbors and ourselves?"Chasing sustenance" is based on Exodus 16 & John 6***