The Harbor Blog
Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
New posts every Wednesday (except for weeks of major US holidays).
When our only tool left is joy
The story of Easter resurrection is odd. But right now it’s making me think about joy in the midst of disorientation.
Sacred rewrites and speaking back
A recent Harbor discussion included a wide range of responses. People wondered if we’re allowed to rewrite Bible passages. My answer is an emphatic yes.
We need many stories
I have always had close relationships with Americans. I have relatives in New England, like most people who live in my region. Our countries’ economies are interdependent. We can not ignore each other.
Who is our “final boss”?
The final boss in a video game is the most important and challenging foe to overcome. What’s our biggest shared struggle in real life?
The experts of our own experiences
The story of the bleeding woman is not just about healing—it’s a powerful narrative of agency, mutuality, power reversal, and support, with Jesus affirming her as the expert of her own journey.
A gentle re-entry
As I was flying home last week after a month away, I looked at the little plane landing emoji I sent to loved ones to let them know I arrived, and I remembered a word from another time in my life.