Are we condemned to live in cycles of endless violence forever? Once violence is unleashed in the world, how can we escape its descending spiral? As we mark twenty years since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, we reflect on the ultimate futility of violence—and how we faithfully follow Jesus, the Prince of Peace.

The prophet Isaiah invites people to put their hope in God by practicing patient endurance.

What does the "me" of today owe to the "me" of tomorrow? What do the "we" of now owe to the "they" of future generations? Drawing from the story of King Hezekiah and the Prophet Isaiah, Pastor Jon explores how the church today relates to the church tomorrow.

The prophecies of Isaiah give us a gut-wrenching account of human rebellion—and breathtaking glimpses into the mystery of God's sovereignty right in the midst of it.

Why does Jesus quote from the Prophet Isaiah when he begins his public ministry... and why does it send his neighbors spiraling into a murderous rage?

What's the greatest crisis we face today? The prophecies within the Book of Isaiah were written to address an ongoing series of imperial invasions that seemed like existential threats. Through all of these crises, though, Isaiah sees a vision of hope rooted in justice and righteousness.

When Jesus' friend Lazarus dies, Jesus experiences grief even while holding forth the promise of healing.

After the resurrection, Jesus still carries in body the wounds of his experience. Drawing from Mako Fujimura's exploration of kintsugi, Pastor Jon explores how our own wounds can open into new creation.

The Christian tradition is filled with rich variety, a multitude of spiritual practices that nurture our faith.

The arrival of the Kingdom of God sends the entire world into ferment.