Commentary on Romans 1:1-7
For most of us, writing and receiving letters is a long-forgotten (or never-learned) practice. This [...]
Second Reading
Commentary on James 5:7-10
The third Sunday of Advent is established for the joyous celebration of buzzing anticipation for [...]
Commentary on Romans 15:4-13
As part of the climax of Paul’s letter to the Romans (14:1–15:13), the message of [...]
Commentary on Colossians 1:11-20
[Note: This will address 1:1-20.] Colossians is a beautiful tribute [...]
Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
In early May of 2011, while I was teaching undergraduates, [...]
Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
I grew up with the legendary R.E.M. song, “It’s the [...]
Commentary on Ephesians 1:11-23
Every Pauline letter opens with either a thanksgiving prayer or [...]
Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
Second Thessalonians has traditionally been understood as a short follow-up [...]
Commentary on Romans 3:19-28
Our lectionary reading is part of an answer to the question, “What advantage does the [...]
Commentary on 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
The late comedian Mitch Hedberg joked about the difference between [...]
