Second Reading

photo of a gas station turned religious meeting hall in Potlatch, WA, 1974.
Commentary on Romans 4:1-5, 13-17

I hear daily, both in person and in the media, [...]

Commentary on Romans 5:12-19

His name was Mr. Steve Moore, and he was the honors English Literature teacher during [...]

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Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10

The preacher may wonder what this text contributes to reflection [...]

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Commentary on 2 Peter 1:16-21

Peter has written to the believers, reminding them that through God’s divine power they have [...]

photo of salt (water) and light
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 [13-16]

Paul has described his role as one sent to proclaim [...]

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

After his greeting and thanksgiving (1 Corinthians 1:1–9), Paul addresses [...]

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Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Church leadership is hard. Pastors balance several competing demands. They [...]

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Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

The Sundays after Epiphany in Year A offer us several [...]

Detail from Empore Wolfschlugen. 13: Taufe Jesu.
Commentary on Acts 10:34-43

We used to host traveling evangelists in our home, each one coming at the invitation [...]

Detail from Adoration of the Magi (San Donato in Scopeto) by Leonardo da Vinci, ca. 1482.
Commentary on Ephesians 3:1-12

Most of us are familiar with Epiphany as a significant [...]