Jesus did not arrive safely, comfortably, or legally secure. He fled by night, crossed borders, and lived in fear of returning home—because a politician wanted him dead. The Gospel doesn’t leave us room to sanitize this reality. If how we treat refugees is how we treat Jesus, then the question isn’t whether Christ was a…
One day we will all find ourselves caught up before God’s throne, surrounded by his heavenly family with the divine council in session. At that moment, Jesus will separate all humanity around a distinction that is very important to him: Did we care for the poor among us? If the answer is yes, we will…
Jesus knew his death was coming for some time. He had come for his own and his own rejected him at every turn. As it ended up, nothing had changed. Isaiah might be accepted as a prophet by Jesus’ generation, but despite the amazing supernatural gifts he displayed, Jesus would not be heeded in his…
NEW EPISODE: In the chaos of the first Christmas, Mary and Joseph faced overwhelming challenges—unexpected journeys, divine interruptions, and unimaginable responsibilities. Yet, in the midst of it all, they found joy by following the signs and wonders God placed before them. In this episode, we explore how their story invites us to trust in God’s…
The prophets of the Bible called it “visions.” Christians throughout the centuries have referred to it as “imaginative prayer.” I call it “dreamscaping,” because this practice invites the Holy Spirit to create a landscape for us to meet with him in a daydream. In my new dreamscaping journal, you can document up to 100 encounters…
NEW PODCAST: When we look at the themes that Mary sang about in her Magnificat, we realize partially where Jesus’ heart for prophetic justice came from.
Your favorite musical curmudgeon is back! Don’t get me wrong—I love music. I just have become increasingly hard to impress over the years. It may be that I have great taste, but it’s most certainly that I’m just old. You can check out the albums that got my attention in the first half here. Below…
“Hi Mama.” I wonder if the Holy Spirit (also known as the Spirit of Christ) sounded like that the first time Mary heard him speak. What a bizarre spiritual experience she would have had, being the only person in the world to carry Jesus physically in her womb and spiritually in her heart—the same voice…
Jamin Bradley 