Jesus, his mother and disciples are enjoying a long wedding reception with music, good food and drink until. . .the wine runs out. At Jesus’ mother’s insistence, servants bring water which he transforms into wine. The servants do the carrying, but Jesus brings the outcome (John 2). The apostle Paul makes extraordinary transformation, personal (I Corinthians 12). Rather than a…

In my experience, most biblical references to judgment concern our relationship with God, creation, and neighbor. They invite us to listen to a Word from God which allows us to see clearly, understand what is important, and live in the light of that Word. Good judgment is inward, personal, and it leads to joy. Living in the clear light of…

Each year, the last Sunday of the church year, we proclaim Jesus Christ as King. The challenge with the metaphor is that he is such a different kind of King. He rules from the cross, spending his last human moments, utterly vulnerable. His resurrection promises that when we suffer like him for the sake of mercy, our suffering does not…