The Harbor Blog

Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
New posts every Wednesday (except for weeks of major US holidays).

Jon Mathieu 12/7/21 Jon Mathieu 12/7/21

Advent: Living in the Time of Herod

What do we make of Herod’s horrific role in the Christmas narrative? Is his violent leadership still part of our world?

Jon Mathieu 11/30/21 Jon Mathieu 11/30/21

Why have so many of us missed out on Advent? Is it good to embrace waiting?

Jon Mathieu 11/16/21 Jon Mathieu 11/16/21

A reflection on gratitude—including a visit from a Harbor friend! Plus our holiday schedule for Zoom gatherings the next couple months.

Jon Mathieu 11/9/21 Jon Mathieu 11/9/21

A “review” of Enns’s latest book, but really more of a gushing summary of this super helpful reframing of the Bible.

Jon Mathieu 11/2/21 Jon Mathieu 11/2/21

Churches often say they’re “a hospital for sinners.” If so, it’s time for a Hippocratic Oath. It’s time to do no harm.

Jon Mathieu 10/26/21 Jon Mathieu 10/26/21

The Netflix horror series Midnight Mass sheds light on how religions can go very bad.