Commentary on Mark 1:21-28
Jesus’ teaching ministry starts in Capernaum, on the Sabbath day, in the synagogue. Jesus’ exorcism [...]
Gospel
Commentary on John 1:43-51
Having just invited Andrew and Peter to go to Galilee with him, Jesus “found” Philip. [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:14-20
Exploring the text Jesus begins his ministry “after John was arrested.” By whom? Why? That [...]
Commentary on Matthew 2:1-12
Christmas as sweetness and light? There is no eluding Herod, though. Nearing his own death, [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:4-11
This Sunday’s Prayer of the Day, with language that echoes all three appointed readings, orients [...]
Commentary on John 1:[1-9], 10-18
Words matter. In our culture, where words are cheap, or [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20
Christmas may be one of the most difficult days on [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
The story of the census, the angels, and the manger [...]
Commentary on Luke 1:26-38
Hebrew Bible scholar Renita Weems’ work on Mary inspired this writing, and offers refreshing insights [...]
Commentary on John 1:6-8, 19-28
One of my earliest memories of attending church with my [...]