Congratulations to all the graduates this time of year—pre-school and high school, bachelors and doctorates. I want to talk especially to those ministers with doctorates—both

At the end of June, Gregg Mast will retire from the presidency of New Brunswick Theological Seminary in New Brunswick, New Jersey, a position he

Rocky Figueroa was the coolest guy in my junior high. He had long, shiny black hair. His body was developed and muscular when most of

“It was terrible, and it was wonderful.” This is Mack’s description of his encounter with Holy Wisdom deep within a mountain in the movie The

Seth Kaper-Dale is running for governor of New Jersey on the Green Party ticket. Along with his wife, Stephanie, Seth also serves as pastor the

My family has been told. If I ever am hospitalized for a duration, in a great deal of pain, waiting to die, or senile, they

I guess it’s our turn now. After watching the Presbyterians and Lutherans devour themselves over welcoming LGBTQ people, you might think we in the Reformed

An Old Testament professor was leading an adult discussion group. The conversation turned to the depth and beauty of the Hebrew notion of “blessing.” Surprisingly,

Merry tenth day of Christmas! Lords a leaping, I believe. Forgive me for dragging us back to Christmas. You can put on your Christmas music