John 14:23-29 Love is necessary both to be the body of Christ and to proclaim the gospel to persons who are not followers of Jesus. Of course, this is easier said than done. In… read more

Revelation 5:11-14 Today’s epistle lesson continues the reading of the book of Revelation. This revelation was given to enable Christians to avoid becoming confused about… read more

Imagine with me a letter written by Simon the Pharisee some years after the events described in Luke 13:31-35. Simon, a servant of the Lord God, to Judith, my dearest sister and … read more

The scene is a children’s Sunday school room. Ten or twelve children, three to seven years old, sit on the floor around the minister of music. She has handed out an array of … read more

Mary Magdalene stepped carefully through the darkness. Although she could not see well or far ahead, her eyes were adapted to the dark. It was not as though there were no light at … read more

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Have you ever wanted something so badly that you offered God a deal? I’ve talked with many people who have. Middle-aged folks, who have never married… read more