Love takes many forms. The story of Ruth shows demonstrates a special kind of love that risks everything and lets nothing, not economic security, nationality, gender, or expectation, stand in its way.

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The Apostle Paul prayed for his community. How can his words inspire us to do the same?

Sometimes the vitriol of another person or group can feel insurmountable and immutable. But the ancient story of Paul on the road to Damascus, as well as more recent stories of radical change, remind us that there is always hope and possibility.

Palm Sunday. Jesus' subversive, joyful ride in to Jerusalem is another instance in the story of God's rescuing people from oppression and fear and empowering humans to do the same.

When people hear the story of Jesus' writing in the sand, they tend to get preoccupied trying to figure out what he was writing. But the story is about so much more. Pastor Debbie shows us how this is a story that both acknowledges sin and displays abounding grace.

The story of Tamar is, unfortunately, often overlooked. In today's sermon, Pastor Debbie shows us how the woman Tamar is a bold example of initiative and subversive power.

When Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, he does more than restore life to one man (as extraordinary as that is in itself); he calls all people to come out from whatever tombs they experience into new and deeper life.

Music by Chad Elliot

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When Jesus encounters a woman at a well in Samaria, his disciples are scandalized by the situation. But this vivacious woman has much to teach them, and us, about what is means to engage with the Christ.

Music in this episode by Ryne Doughty

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"Jesus Saves" is a phrase that can hold a lot of baggage for some people. But in the gospel reading for today, we find bold acts of friendship and faith that help reframe the phrase as something worth reclaiming.