Review - The Well that Washes What It Shows - An Invitation to Holy Scripture by Jonathan Linebaught (@eerdmansbooks). In face of growing biblical illiteracy, here is a pastoral intro to the #Bible . https://t.co/kodTeXcu5z #bgbg2 #ccdoc #books

Living Together in Harmony - #Sermon for #Advent 2A (#PeaceSunday) (Romans 15:4-13). Preached at 1st Presbyterian Church of Troy, MI. Let us be peacemakers, starting within the church. https://t.co/FeAc6u0d18 #bgbg2 #lectionary

Envisioning a Hopeful & Peaceful Future- #Lectionary Reflection for #Advent 2A (#PeaceSunday). (Romans 15:4-13). Paul took the Gospel to the Gentiles, so Jew and Gentile might worship God together in Christ. https://t.co/JjuRnjjfIY #bgbg2 #ccdoc @Lectionary

Review - Serving God Under Siege - How War Transformed a Ukrainian Community by Valentyn Syniy (@eerdmansbooks). While many lose interest, the story of resilience & faith under Russian fire by Ukrainian Christians. https://t.co/iF1g2IfsXG #BookReviews #Ukraine

Time to Wake Up, Salvation Is At Hand - #Lectionary Reflection for #Advent 1A (Romans 13:11-14). Walk decently as in light of day, not darkness. https://t.co/PmLVN4atP8 #bgbg2 #ccdoc #eschatology @Lectionary

My review is up of The Pilgrimage of Letting Go - Helping Parents & Pastors Embrace the Uncontrollable by @RootAndrew & @karakroot (@BrazosPress). Letting go lets us find some sense of resonance in our lives. https://t.co/OZc1BWrrpX #BookReview

A Different Kind of King - #lectionary reflection for #ChristtheKing Sunday (Luke 23). In contrast to other "kings", Jesus' throne is a cross, from which he forgives his mockers. https://t.co/wYXCzCkkHc #bgbg2 #ccdoc #Christiannationalism @Lectionary

Review- Christianity & the Qur'an -The Rise of Islam in Christian Arabia by @GabrielSaidR (Yale University Press). What is the relationship of the Qur'an to Christianity? Possible answers in this intriguing book.

There's a New Shepherd in Town- #lectionary reflection for #ChristtheKingSunday (Jeremiah 21). Jeremiah promises new leadership for us. Could Jesus fill that role? https://t.co/c7RQ7D5zZ5 #bgbg2 #ccdoc @Lectionary

Living Faithfully in Times of Crisis - #Sermon for Pentecost 23C (Luke 21), preached at Tyrone Community Presbyterian Church. This is Luke's "Little Apocalypse" that raises the question of staying true to our confession of faith. https://t.co/gNtrCiOvJL #bgbg2

A Call for Endurance in Times of Crisis - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 23C. An Apocalyptic declaration concerning the fate of Jerusalem, with a call for endurance & a faithful witness. https://t.co/2WJnwmzgRH #bgbg2 #ccdoc @Lectionary

Review- The Seven Mountains Mandate - Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy ( @MatthewBoedy) from WJK Books. An examination of right-wing Christian attempts to dominate American life. https://t.co/Tf5V3qvTUH #BookReview #ChristianNationalism

Inhabiting the New Creation - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 23C - (Isaiah 65). The promise of new beginnings offered here is a word of divine grace to people anxious about the future. https://t.co/P6COLXYsmE #bgbg2 #ccdoc @Lectionary

The War in Heaven Comes to Earth, #sermon for Perry Gresham Weekend at Central Woodward Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Troy, MI (Revelation 12). A word about spiritual warfare and power of love. https://t.co/zfKaPbJ5cg #ccdoc #bgbg2

Questions about #Marriage & the #Resurrection - #lectionary reflection for Pentecost 22C (Luke 20). Jesus addresses questions from Sadducees, affirming the possibility of resurrection. https://t.co/2BKuGiquGh #bgbg2 #ccdoc @Lectionary @energion

Review - "Why I Am #Protestant," by @bethfelkerjones, (@ivpacademic). A brief but thoughtful reflection on Protestantism & why Jones is Protestant. Part of an #ecumenical book series. https://t.co/h6wSbQr3mp #BookReview #ccdoc

Meeting Jesus, Changing Direction in Life - #Sermon for Pentecost 21C (Luke 19). Zacchaeus climbs a tree, meets Jesus, & Jesus reclaims him as a child of Abraham. Preached at 1st Presbyterian Church of Troy, MI. Text & video. https://t.co/qDZAap9iMV #bgbg2

A Life-Changing Encounter with Jesus - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 21C (Luke 19). Zacchaeus seeks out Jesus, life is transformed, & he is restored to the community. https://t.co/RbI9uXXcuS #ccdoc #bgbg2 @Lectionary

Review - Contesting the Body of Christ - Ecclesiology's Revolutionary Century by @myleswerntz (@BakerAcademic ). Exploring church as one, holy, catholic, & apostolic. https://t.co/4azxb7GbHV #BookReview #ccdoc #ecumenism

Keep on Praying - #Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 19C (Luke 18:1-8) - Parable about persistent #prayer featuring an unjust judge & Widow. https://t.co/NCgtEXFg1C #bgbg2 #ccdoc @Lectionary