Fourth Sunday of Easter (Year A, RCL)
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Psalm 23 in conversation (Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18)
This familiar text takes on new dimensions when read in tandem with this week’s epistle and gospel texts.
April 21, Easter 4B (Psalm 23; John 10:11–18)
A dead shepherd isn’t helpful to anyone, least of all to the sheep left behind.
The 80/20 rule is a problem for churches
So why do so many of them embrace it as a solution?
October 1, Ordinary 26A (Philippians 2:1-13)
Paul’s words about humility should be handled with care.
Luke Powery preaches through and beyond racism
The Duke Chapel dean writes as if the Holy Spirit makes all the difference for faithful preaching—and anti-racism.
The iconic divine shepherd
Two new books trace the history of a rich religious image.
April 30, Easter 4A (Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; John 10:1-10)
The church in Acts 2 will follow Jesus, for they know his voice.
by Jenna Smith
Stephanie Spellers’s bold, practical wisdom for American Christians
Kenosis, solidarity, and discipleship
December 12, Advent 3C (Luke 3:7-18)
The first step of repentance is telling the truth about ourselves.
Liz Tichenor’s life in the wake of her infant’s death
We are called to accompany the bodies we love from birth to death and beyond.
May 3, Easter 4A (Psalm 23; John 10:1–10)
Seeing the crucified Christ in my wife’s C-section
I see love incarnate in suffering flesh, a body bearing a body in pain for love.
by Brad East
The U.S.-Mexico border, where migrants are hunted
What does it do to the body and spirit to be preyed upon constantly?
Who is my shepherd? (Psalm 23)
It took me decades to realize Psalm 23 isn’t exactly about Jesus.