First Reading

The Canaanite Woman asks for healing for her daughter
Commentary on Isaiah 56:1, 6-8

The prophet Isaiah preached in Judah during the eighth century; [...]

The Canaanite Woman asks for healing for her daughter
Commentary on Isaiah 56:1, 6-8

Many people have sound reasons for disregarding or leaving church, [...]

Finding of Moses
Commentary on Isaiah 51:1-6

Sometimes we look at our situation and know we’re in trouble. It happens with individuals, [...]

Finding of Moses
Commentary on Isaiah 51:1-6

Although the lectionary excludes the last two verses of this passage (verses 7-8), they are [...]

God Touches Jeremiah's Mouth
Commentary on Jeremiah 15:15-21

The Bible is the world’s #1 bestselling book of all [...]

God Touches Jeremiah's Mouth
Commentary on Jeremiah 15:15-21

As I write this commentary, I am only 2 weeks [...]

Reconciliation
Commentary on Ezekiel 33:7-11

In bizarre (Ezekiel 1), devastating (Ezekiel 15), and even graphic (Ezekiel 16 and 23) terms, [...]

Reconciliation
Commentary on Ezekiel 33:7-11

Wickedness, sin, death, blood — this week’s selection from Ezekiel 33 can be a difficult [...]

The Unforgiving Servant
Commentary on Genesis 50:15-21

Family harmony is definitely not one of the themes in [...]

The Unforgiving Servant
Commentary on Genesis 50:15-21

Just when you think all is right in the world [...]