Second Reading

Raising of Lazarus
Commentary on Romans 8:6-11

School children are often asked to name their heroes. This type of task gives them [...]

Raising of Lazarus
Commentary on Romans 8:6-11

Paul is convinced that because of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection a new reality is [...]

Three times
Commentary on Philippians 2:5-11

A preacher’s first instinct may be to pass over the [...]

Three times
Commentary on Philippians 2:5-11

Over the past half century, this has been one of [...]

Jesus washes his disciples' feet
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Many preachers will immediately recognize this text in terms of [...]

Jesus washes his disciples' feet
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

This text is probably among the most familiar passages from [...]

Crucifix
Commentary on Hebrews 10:16-25

Good Friday is the day the church pauses to meditate [...]

He is not here, HE IS RISEN
Commentary on Colossians 3:1-4

It’s Easter Sunday and you get to choose from: a) [...]

He is not here, HE IS RISEN
Commentary on Colossians 3:1-4

In Colossians, Paul addresses a way of thinking and existing [...]

The Risen Lord Appears to St. Thomas (Buckland)
Commentary on 1 Peter 1:3-9

“First Peter reflects the rapid expansion of the early church in Asia Minor. The writer [...]