I remember speaking at the faculty panel during the annual 2024 Ellison-Jones Convocation. I felt energized as I discussed the implications ...

Photo courtesy of Jonghoon Jeong Jesus exemplifies humility by acknowledging that he does not know everything. On three occasions, he demons...

Photo courtesy of Working Preacher Again, I received an invitation to write for Working Preacher for April and May 2026 commentaries (4 piec...

 If you ever wonder about Christology in John's Gospel, you must first tackle John 1:18. 

I feel truly alive when I speak, teach, or preach. In these moments, I am confident and focused on the ideas I want to share, and I never h...

Photo credit to NASA At the heart of human transformation lies the concept of "metanoia," which means a change of mind. In the Gos...

I facilitated an engaging adult Bible Study session tonight at a local UMC church in my neighborhood. The pastor informed me that she sough...

I received a copy of this book, which contains my chapter, "Racial Identity Hermeneutics." In it, I explored the notions and strat...

At the Jongmyo in Seoul, Korea (2024) Uncertainty arises from various precarious life situations. No one is exempt because life is inherentl...

I love Jesus's parables because they provide alarming insights into how to live justly, individually, and communally. There are 27 parab...