The Harbor Blog
Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
New posts every Wednesday (except for weeks of major US holidays).
Preparing for the book of Acts
A summary of an introduction of a commentary of a book of the Bible. But a really, really good commentary!
Jesus said not to worry. He never bought a house.
How do we process words like “Do not worry“ when we have actual things to worry about?
What are we talking about when we talk about sex?
You can’t legislate love, passion, curiosity, vulnerability, and pleasure. You can only legislate actions. That is why church conversations about sex are so narrow.
Imagination: The Bible as art, not history
In the past 20 years, I have shifted away from the Bible as history to finding the truths in the Scriptural literature that has been handed down to us. Those truths are made more real through the arts of story, poetry, conversation, and, yes, even fantasy.
Book Recommendation: ‘How the Bible Actually Works’ by Pete Enns
A “review” of Enns’s latest book, but really more of a gushing summary of this super helpful reframing of the Bible.
The Gospel of John: An Introduction
What’s up with the Gospel of John? It’s a mysterious document, but here are some insights about its purpose, structure, and prologue.