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Daniel Schultz

Daniel Schultz is community health program director at the Wisconsin Council of Churches.

Sunday’s Coming

Ignorant of the gospel (2 Corinthians 4:3-6)

Sometimes it seems like the believers are the ones for whom the gospel is veiled.
In the Lectionary

February 11, Transfiguration B (Mark 9:2–9)

What Peter, James, and John see on the mountain cannot be neatly packaged for resale.
Sunday’s Coming

The different people we are (1 Corinthians 9:16-23)

We are all like Paul, boasting to the Corinthian church about being all things to all people.
In the Lectionary

February 4, Epiphany 5 (1 Corinthians 9:16–23; Mark 1:29–39)

Paul knew something about being an obnoxious weirdo.
Sunday’s Coming

Daily bread amid luxury (John 6:24-35)

Living outside poverty is a wonderful thing, but it leaves one open to the temptation of a divided heart.
Sunday’s Coming

Going home (Ephesians 3:14-21)

Paul’s surprising wish in Ephesians
In the Lectionary

August 1, Ordinary 18B (John 6:24–35)

“Trust me!” Jesus says, and the more he says it, the less the crowd is inclined to go along.
In the Lectionary

July 25, Ordinary 17B (2 Samuel 11:1–15)

Scripture does not accept David's behavior for business as usual, and neither should we.
Sunday’s Coming

The grief of the widows (Matthew 2:13-23)

Grief is like a lead-weighted blanket that can never be fully lifted.
Sunday’s Coming

A long way to go (Isaiah 9:2-7; Luke 2:1-20)

Our happiness is incomplete.

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In the Lectionary

December 29, Christmas 1A (Matthew 2:13–23)

Matthew connects Jesus to the overarching narrative of the Jewish people—as well as to the smaller story of Matthew’s immediate community.
In the Lectionary

December 24 and 25, Nativity (Isaiah 9:2–7; Luke 2:1–20)

Preachers who value their pulpit would be wise to avoid Isaiah 9 this Christmas Eve.
Guest Post

Christ against trolling

The New Zealand shooter, meme culture, and alienation from meaning
Guest Post

Christians can’t confront violence by blaming “both sides” and their incivility

We don't have to choose a political party. We do have to name the problem for what it is.
laughter at joke
Features

Civility is fraught. Jokes are better.

A well-placed wisecrack can pull the mighty down from their thrones.
Guest Post

The church's one identity

White Christians have an obligation to face white nationalism head-on.

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