The Harbor Blog
Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
New posts every Wednesday (except for weeks of major US holidays).
Transgender and Non-Binary God
If you think pronouns are not a big deal, try suggesting different pronouns for God.
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.
Toxic Positivity & the Spiritual Bypass
Sometimes cute little cartoons carry the potential for massive spiritual harm.
Are You Saved (from certainty)?
There’s a lot of talk of being saved. But who will save us from the toxic theology of certainty?
Yes, Online Church is Real
There are nay-sayers, but a faith community can indeed gather online for real fellowship and worship.