This interaction between Jesus and the woman was a moment of intimacy between two people who were socially very different from one another. The result of their boundary-crossing interaction was healing, wholeness, and grace. … More Boundary-Crossing Healer
We who confess Jesus is the Messiah are called to follow him in practicing love that leads even to the cross, where hate is destroyed once and for all and we discover new life. … More Who Do You Say That I Am?
Allowing ourselves to be welcomed and known is always a risk. But when others welcome us for who we really are, that’s when we experience grace. … More Seeking a Welcome
Our call as Christians is to follow Jesus to the margins, to break down barriers, build relationships, and offer comfort and healing. … More Crossing Boundaries, Breaking Down Barriers
Now is a time to do something new, not to get back to normal but to get back to something better than normal. … More Remarks from the Pulse Nightclub Vigil
Javen Swanson 