A story about two disciples who encounter the risen Jesus illustrates the role and character of the church in a post-resurrection world.

According to the book of Genesis, God placed humanity in charge of the natural world. Unfortunately we have chosen to act as conquerors and exploiters of this world, rather than as stewards entrusted with a sacred gift.

Doubt is common among believers and is not a sin or failure of faith. In fact, it may be necessary for a deep, genuine faith.

It is finished. He is dead. You may test it any way you like: hold a feather under his nose, press your finger against the big vein in his neck, stick a spear into his heart. He is dead. The struggle is over, and the last words he said were, "It is finished."

Life is a journey that shapes who we are, and we don’t always choose the right directions. But God offers to shepherd us on this journey, and in this beautiful psalm we discover the benefits of following God’s right paths.

Like the wind, the Holy Spirit moves in unpredictable ways and can't be controlled. Sometimes it leads us in directions we don't understand or feel comfortable with, and we must choose whether or not to follow.

Adam and Eve's expulsion from Eden is a story not only of human disobedience and its consequences, but also of God's continued grace and love.

The story of the Transfiguration encourages us to see the divine light in all things and everyone.

One of the lessons of Paul's dramatic "Damascus Road conversion" is that when we answer the call of Christ, it is not an end, like crossing a finish line. Instead it is a beginning.

Jesus uses salt and light as symbols for the role of his followers in the world. But salt must be used and light must be seen to make any difference. Otherwise they are useless.