In Pursuit of Jesus

He Is Risen Indeed!

Jesus is risen indeed! 'Nuff said! Well, OK . . . if Jesus is risen from the dead, then everything changes. But every Resurrection Sunday we discover again this fundamental truth of faith: Jesus is alive!

Palm Sunday! Hosanna!

A meditation on the folks in the crowd with Jesus as he processed from Bethany to Jerusalem in his final week.

Anatomy of an Apology 4

This final sermon on a reconciling apology offers the fifth element: asking for forgiveness.

Book Review: Fully Human with Jesus

This book review dives into Albert Nolan's book Jesus Before Christianity. Nolan seeks to discover what we can learn from the historical Jesus as we follow Jesus in our particular historical circumstances.

Book Review: Living Fearless

Some reflections on Jamie Winship's book Living Fearless. We cover issues of identity, calling, listening to the Holy Spirit, and shutting up to listen.

Anatomy of an Apology 3

The second-to-last sermon on the parts of an effective apology, this teaching lifts up the role of repentance in bringing about reconciliation.

The Anatomy of an Apology Part 2

We continue in some nuts-and-bolts of living in Jesus' community, moving through reconciling conversations. Part of an apology involves tapping into Jesus' compassion.

The Psychology of Forgiveness Part 3

The final chunk of Emrys' conversation about forgiveness with Dr. Rob Swanson.

The Psychology of Forgiveness Part 2

Part 2 of the deep dive into the human side of forgiveness, with Dr. Rob Swanson.

The Psychology of Forgiveness Part 1

Emrys dives in deep with guest Dr. Rob Swanson on what it takes for humans like us to follow Jesus' instruction to forgive. The conversation goes long, so be prepared for three very rich episodes.