The Harbor Blog
Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
New posts every Wednesday (except for weeks of major US holidays).
Sin: What’s up with that?
“Sin” is a loaded concept. “The Fall” is a weird story. Can we make sense of this stuff in a way that helps us flourish?
The Best Poem Ever Written?
A tribute to Bonnie Thurston’s “Miracle story,” which meditates on truth and belief.
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?