Second Reading

puddle of wet snow and salts reflecting bright light
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 [13-16]

Throughout the first chapter of 1 Corinthians, Paul is addressing [...]

Children smiling and making peace signs with their hands.
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

It seems that especially since the explosion of the online [...]

Brilliant star in night sky with streaks of light emerging
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Perhaps this is one of the greatest understatements in all [...]

lamb in green field
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

If preachers follow the Revised Common Lectionary religiously, they will [...]

Dove flying in front of puffy clouds
Commentary on Acts 10:34-43

In Acts 10:34–43, Peter shares the good news of what God has done in Jesus [...]

Painting of three magi meeting Christ child
Commentary on Ephesians 3:1-12

Imagine your pastor starting a sermon with this headline: “When [...]

Joseph and Mary walking in front of pyramid in Egypt
Commentary on Hebrews 2:10-18

Much of our reflection about Christmas focuses on the who and the what. We ponder [...]

Jesus mural with man looking up at it.
Commentary on Galatians 4:4-7

Galatians 4 is one of the most discussed passages in Paul’s letters. No wonder: it [...]

candle burning with Christmas decorations in background
Commentary on Titus 3:4-7

I have argued in the previous commentary that the Pastoral Epistles weave together clear, practical, [...]

christmas candles with greens
Commentary on Titus 2:11-14

For the Nativity of Our Lord, the Revised Common Lectionary proposes two texts from one [...]