Whose Likeness Do We Bear?

Here we go again. Waiting for the coming of Jesus, waiting for the word made flesh to dwell among us. Longing for all that the incarnation will mean, while at the same time remembering all that it has already meant for all of us. Indeed, we know how the story goes, and how it ends. And yet, we long, we achingly long for Jesus to come.

Reflections: Advent One

When we think about those first few hours, and even the first few days and weeks following the death and resurrection of Jesus, it may be easy for us to forget the immense human experience of those who were there.

Of course, they doubted. In their grief, they responded as best they could. In the story of Thomas and his fellow doubting disciples, those of us who have experienced the loss of dear ones find a story we can relate to. And for those of us who have lived long lives of faith, walking with Jesus as disciples on the long and winding journey of life, we find a story full of hope.

Reflections: Second Sunday of Easter

Eric Fought is a preacher, writer, public theologian and commentator on issues related to the convergence of faith, culture and American public life.