While his martyrdom is certainly dramatic, what is most interesting to me about James is the controversy surrounding his relationship to Jesus.
The Loose Tooth and Ordinary Time
I have been thinking about Jesus’ life on earth and trying to wrap my head around what his life might have been like.
Does God care about my skinned knee?
What is your favorite day in the Church Year? Christmas? Easter? Pentecost? All Saints?
Does anyone ever answer with Ascension Day?
Brotherly Love
Over the past few months, our three sons have engaged in sibling fighting so much more so than ever before.
The Confession of St. Peter: Who is Jesus to you?
I wonder: Who is Jesus to you?
Courage to Ask: Feast of Thomas the Apostle
After a year of online Sunday School, he had lots of questions.
Running for Christ with Saint Andrew
As Christians, Saint Andrew reminds us that following Christ requires us to surrender our need for notoriety and acclaim.
Sharing Space with Jesus and Making Room for Skepticism
What in the world it must have been like to be the oldest brother of Jesus?! Really, what would it be like to share space with a sibling who is the Son of God?
Youth Ministry 2021: The Comeback
What’s your new year looking like? For one church, it’s a return to the physical building. Here’s how youth minister Miriam McKenney created a plan for maximum safety and fun in a big pop-up tent.
Holy Cross: Living into Its Meaning
As Christians, we may venerate the Holy Cross by kneeling before it and saying prayers. However, the best way to demonstrate our veneration of the cross is to emulate Jesus who died on it.