Commentary on James 3:13—4:3, 7-8a
Earlier in chapter 3, the author of James shocked readers [...]
Earlier in chapter 3, the author of James shocked readers [...]
In chapters 1 and 2 the author of James has made clear that certain outward [...]
James is a letter that does not pull any punches. [...]
Lectionary editors do not always make the most helpful choices.1 James 1:17–27 exemplifies this. Rather [...]
In our present cultural moment in the United States, many [...]
20240818_SBrown_2ndR_Eph5:15-20 At first glance, this text may seem to [...]
The straightforward “don’ts” and “dos” of today’s text tempt a [...]
This passage forms the hinge between the theological statement of [...]
Ephesians 3:14-21 is the conclusion of the first half of [...]
These verses from Ephesians could be titled “Finding Our Roots.” [...]