Many of us quietly admit something we rarely say out loud: parts of the Old Testament are hard to read. Stories of violence, judgment, and harsh laws can feel difficult to reconcile with Jesus - the one who heals outsiders, forgives enemies, and teaches love of neighbor. If you’ve ever felt that tension, it doesn’t mean you lack faith. It means you’re paying attention. Rather than treating the Old Testament as a problem to explain away, we are invited to see it as a story tha

This month, we explored one of the most intriguing and often overlooked periods in the life of Jesus: the in-between years. Drawing on Luke 2:41–52, the only extended glimpse we have of Jesus’ childhood, the talk invited us to reflect on what Scripture tells us and what it leaves unsaid. The story is familiar and unsettling: a twelve-year-old Jesus is lost during Passover, only to be found days later in the Temple calmly listening, questioning, and astonishing the teachers wi

What's a different way to contemplate Christmas, its meaning, its history, and your faith? Here's an idea: share your thoughts on a streaming series that tells the story. I've added a summary of seven episodes I would call, "Light in the Darkness," but I'd like your thoughts.