Second Reading

Commentary on Philippians 2:5-11

As a frequent worship planner in my congregation, I am [...]

Commentary on Romans 8:6-11

Romans 8 is the pinnacle chapter in Paul’s most formidable epistle. However, the verses of [...]

Commentary on Ephesians 5:8-14

Ephesians focuses heavily on discipleship: how we should live in [...]

Commentary on Romans 5:1-11

I wonder if we are drawn, in part, to Paul’s letters because of their immediacy [...]

Commentary on Romans 4:1-5, 13-17

The epistle that Paul wrote to the Christians in Rome [...]

Commentary on Romans 5:12-19

For the next few weeks we will be reading portions of Paul’s letter to the [...]

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

“It’s time to go,” Paul calls, “now is the acceptable [...]

Commentary on 2 Peter 1:16-21

Transfiguration can be an uncomfortable feast day for contemporary preachers. Full of the skepticism of [...]

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

There is much confusion in our congregations about “judgment.” Preachers [...]

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23

I recently asked a friend for some advice about painting [...]