Paul encourages his sisters and brothers “to stand firm in the Lord in this way.” What way does he mean? First Paul advises them to imitate him. But wait; Paul’s conversion...

The psalmist’s life has been anything but a bed of roses. He has been beset by trouble, ravaged by war, pursued by enemies, and victimized by violence and false testimony. Even...

When my sister was dying, her son asked her, “Mom, if you were granted one wish, what would that be?” With the small voice she had left after undergoing three surgeries...

Abram is old and childless; his wife, Sarai, is well beyond childbearing age. Abram cannot believe that his own child will be his heir and that his descendants will outnumber the...

The Lord comes to Abram “after these things.” After what things? The verses immediately preceding tell us that Abram has come from battle with those who captured his nephew. The Lord...

Reflecting on the temptations of Jesus can be difficult. They touch on our human desires to eat, to have power, and to be immortal. We all feel these desires at one...

When we read these verses of the book of Isaiah and reflect on our world today, we have no choice but to conclude that these words are as relevant today as...

Today we continue reflecting on this passage from the letter to the Romans. The apostle Paul, the author of this letter, is an expert in Jewish law and had lived his...

The apostle Paul writes this letter to an emerging Christian congregation in the capital of the Roman Empire. This congregation probably meets in someone’s home and is composed not only of...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent when we focus on reflection, fasting, and prayer. Many Christians choose to fast during Lent. It has also been a custom...