Second Reading

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 [...]

Misereor Hunger Cloth
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 3:12—4:2

Every second reading for Transfiguration from 2 Corinthians comes after [...]

Misereor Hunger Cloth
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

“Now concerning spiritual gifts.” With this formulaic transition, by now [...]

Misereor Hunger Cloth
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 3:12—4:2

The epistle reading for today reminds us that the revelation [...]