The Harbor Blog
Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
New posts every Wednesday (except for weeks of major US holidays).
Home Sweet Home
As my wife and I are searching for a tangible new home, I reflect on the theological significance of “home.”
Justice Focus: US Capital Punishment
A brief primer on capital punishment in the US, with some reflection about its implications for faith and justice, from Allie Reefer.
Conservatives & MLK
Comparing the words and works of Martin Luther King, Jr. with the things white conservatives say about him.
New Year, New You?
Is a new year just an arbitrary marker in the calendar, or does it hold real possibility to join in God’s work of transformation?
The Gospel According to Encanto
Exploring some religious themes in the Disney film Encanto, especially the tension between institutions and the people who are part of them.
Advent: Rethinking Joy
Advent is a time for glad tidings of great joy… but what is joy? We’ve heard a lot about it, but do those teachings make sense?