In the Lectionary

"You're a preacher, I can tell," the woman said to me. "But not yet."

I can't fool myself into believing that I've gotten close to the kind of costly discipleship that Jesus is speaking of in Mark 8.

What can we possibly find in Mark's terse temptation account to help us in our wilderness wanderings?

If the disciples hoped before that Jesus didn't know what he was saying, these hopes are now gone.

In the midst of ethical and doctrinal problems, says Paul, what is most important is to love all people.

What animates our being? What possesses or consumes us?

Simon and Andrew immediately left their nets and followed. If only we could respond so quickly.

I often feel that my whole time in ministry has been one when the word of the Lord is rare and visions not widespread.

With all of the pressures of preparing for Christmas Day—the coming and going, the parties and presents—the Sunday following Christmas is welcome indeed.

I'm afraid I want the good news of Christmas without the challenge.

Bring it on, commerce.

I'm not a big fan of reality TV, yet I'm drawn to one reality show: Undercover Boss.