Second Reading

Commentary on Ephesians 3:1-12

“Mystery” is the term that runs throughout this passage from [...]

Commentary on Hebrews 2:10-18

The days between Christmas and New Year’s Day see a shift from the images of [...]

Commentary on Romans 1:1-7

In this last Sunday of Advent, we circle back to the beginning of Romans, revisiting [...]

Commentary on James 5:7-10

In the third Sunday of Advent, the epistle reading shifts from Paul’s letter to the [...]

Commentary on Romans 15:4-13

Several years ago my pastoral duties included leading a short mid-week worship service at a [...]

Commentary on Philippians 3:17—4:1

Mohandas Gandhi once remarked, “I like your Christ, I do [...]

Commentary on Philippians 3:17—4:1

The Epistle reading comes near the conclusion of Paul’s letter [...]

Abraham and Isaac
Commentary on Romans 13:11-14

In this brief but extremely rich passage, Paul tells us that as Christians we are [...]

Two Sons
Commentary on Revelation 5:11-14

Where can we hear the Lamb’s “new song” (Revelation 5:9) [...]

Two Sons
Commentary on Revelation 5:11-14

Certain questions in life we ask repeatedly. “Who is in [...]