In Pursuit of Jesus

Are You Killin' It?

The sixth commandment creates a baseline for respecting our fellow human beings. We are called to be grateful for that baseline, and to go further.

We're All Boys Named Sue

"Honor your father and your mother." What does it mean to "honor," especially in this specific family relationship? How does Jesus shape us, not only as disciples, but also as children?

Freedom From the Sabbath

Do Christians need to keep the Sabbath? How do we approach an Old Testament temporal commandment that ranks above not murdering or stealing? Let's look into that a bit . . .

I Swear to God!

What does it mean to "take the name of the Lord in vain"? A deep dive into the Third Commandment and what it means for those of us who follow Jesus.

The Jealousy of Yahweh

How are the commandment not to make idols and the jealousy of Yahweh linked? Some thoughts on the significance of idolatry (and its absence) for the people of God.

In Darkness, Turn to the Light

What to do when we encounter the darkness within and without? We turn honestly toward the light. (An Ash Wednesday teaching)

We Belong to Each Other

It tops the list of commandments: I am your god, you shall have no other gods before me. Let's be reminded of this axis of our faith in Yahweh, the god of Jesus Christ.

Rules, Rules, Rules!

When we have freedom in Christ, what's with all the rules? Can't we just live a good life without rules? The people of God in Exodus 20 begin to learn an answer to that question.

Listen to My Voice

On the cusp of receiving the Ten Commandments, Moses gets an insight into what it means to be the people of God--for ancient Israel and for the followers of Jesus.

Gifts of Wisdom All Around

Moses needed Jethro to open his eyes to God's provision of folks with wisdom, so that he could share his burden of leading the Israelites. His need serves as a reminder to us to look for others with gifts and talents to lighten our load.