Gospel

fig tree
Commentary on John 1:43-51

Having just invited Andrew and Peter to go to Galilee with him, Jesus “found” Philip.  [...]

Sea of Galilee at sunset
Commentary on Mark 1:14-20

Exploring the text Jesus begins his ministry “after John was arrested.” By whom? Why? That [...]

star cluster
Commentary on Matthew 2:1-12

Christmas as sweetness and light? There is no eluding Herod, though.  Nearing his own death, [...]

Baptism of Christ
Commentary on Mark 1:4-11

This Sunday’s Prayer of the Day, with language that echoes all three appointed readings, orients [...]

Bang
Commentary on John 1:[1-9], 10-18

Words matter. In our culture, where words are cheap, or [...]

The birth of Jesus with shepherds
Commentary on Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20

Christmas may be one of the most difficult days on [...]

Ethiopian Coptic Service (1995)
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]

The story of the census, the angels, and the manger [...]

Pregnant woman
Commentary on Luke 1:26-38

Hebrew Bible scholar Renita Weems’ work on Mary inspired this writing, and offers refreshing insights [...]

woman testifying in worship
Commentary on John 1:6-8, 19-28

One of my earliest memories of attending church with my [...]

Rosa Parks, forerunner
Commentary on Mark 1:1-8

On August 1, 2020, the Sarah K. Evans Plaza opened in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.1 Evans, known [...]