Commentary on Mark 1:40-45
In this short and apparently simple story Jesus is approached by a leper whom he [...]
Gospel
Commentary on Mark 1:29-39
This passage is loaded with wonderful possibilities for the preacher. As Jesus begins his ministry [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:21-28
Our initial approach to this text is from a first person response to what took [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:14-20
The text for the Third Sunday after Epiphany continues the dramatic action in the Gospel [...]
Commentary on John 1:43-51
In Lectionary Year B many of the texts are from the Gospel of Mark. However, [...]
Commentary on Mark 1:4-11
The text for the Baptism of our Lord, January 8, 2012, is Mark 1:4-11. This [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:22-40
Today, some find the Christmas season so overwhelming, church attendance and worship are an intrusion [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:15-21
Many of my favorite songs are simple melodies that call out the name of Jesus. [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20
Luke’s narrative moves to invite us to recognize that the [...]
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
The Challenge of Familiarity Christmas familiarity — fragrance, family, and [...]