The Harbor Blog
Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
New posts every Wednesday (except for weeks of major US holidays).
Rejecting an eternal home built by and for the rich
It is entirely possible to be wealthy and not exploit others. It just seems so incredibly rare
Hey God, are you violent?
Is God violent? Some ancient texts seem to indicate the answer is yes. But I know deep in my bones that this isn’t true.
Finding those hidden in the New Testament
To consider enslaved people and other groups in a particular text, it sometimes takes a little imagination.
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.
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.