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
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.
Preparing for the book of Acts
A summary of an introduction of a commentary of a book of the Bible. But a really, really good commentary!
Jesus said not to worry. He never bought a house.
How do we process words like “Do not worry“ when we have actual things to worry about?
What are we talking about when we talk about sex?
You can’t legislate love, passion, curiosity, vulnerability, and pleasure. You can only legislate actions. That is why church conversations about sex are so narrow.