From reading the New Testament, we know that there was resistance to the idea that the Gentiles would be included in the Kingdom. Yet Jes...

One of the readings for Lent was Matthew 6:19-21: Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destr...

The following chart shows some of the shifts that have taken place in the demographics of our congregation, comparing what it was like befo...

Some thoughts on the uses of the term "controlled explosion"....

For an intriguing discussion of whether it is possible to remain neutral between two opposing sides and to simply seek to build bridge...

The congregation of St. Pea's has been in turmoil over the past seven months due to a diocesan resolution which most of the parishi...

I set up the following 'pop art installation' at my workplace, to see what kind of reactions it would get. I was particularly intere...

Jesus is the bread of life and the light of the world — the whole world bar none. (months later:) Part of the service this Sunday re...

Brian McLaren speaks about two dangers: All of us are poised between two dangers. The obvious one is “The Other.” The subtle one is “Us.” ...

Consistent with one way of living, here's what really should have happened: If Joseph was a faithful, obedient believer and fol...

It's been said that religion is the cause of all violence. However, in his recent book, Brian McLaren gives a more nuanced perspective o...

This past week, Rob Bell said the following at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco: "I am for marriage. I am for fidelity. I am for ...

This cartoon isn't really about Rob Bell, though it takes elements of what he said and shows how some members of the public might per...

Brian D. McLaren has written an excellent book Why did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road? Christian Identity in a Multi...

Jesus is for everyone. It doesn't matter who you are. He loves you and his arms are open to you.