NOW is a GREAT time to buy one or more of my books! ALL Wipf and Stock titles are 50% off through Nov. 30. Use code CONFSHIP at checkout. If you select Media Mail, shipping is free in the US. I have 3 such books: Eating W/ Jesus; Called to Bless; Freedom in Covenant. wipfandstock.com/author/rober...

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. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/inha... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @weeklylectionary.bsky.social

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 the power of love. Text & video www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/the-... #ccdoc #bgbg2 #theosky

Questions about #Marriage & the #Resurrection - #lectionary reflection for Pentecost 22C (Luke 20). Jesus addresses questions from Sadducees, affirming the possibility of resurrection. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/ques... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rcldaily.bsky.social

Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers “Why I Am Protestant” (@ivpacademic.bsky.social) by @bethfelkerjones.bsky.social. “Jones ... invites readers to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the Protestant branch (branches) of the Christian faith.”

My Review of "Why I Am Protestant," by @bethfelkerjones.bsky.social (@ivpacademic.bsky.social). A brief but thoughtful reflection on #Protestantism & why Jones is Protestant. Part of an #ecumenical book series. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/why-... #BookReview #ccdoc #booksky #theosky

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. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/meet... #bgbg2 #theosky

I cannot believe there are still people in my mentions arguing that boycotting an election because the candidates aren’t addressing your issue is a way to get them to pay attention.

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. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/a-li... #ccdoc #bgbg2 @lectionaryhome.bsky.social #theosky

Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers what it means to say that the church is one amid so many diverse alternatives as explored in Myles Werntz’s “Contesting the Body of Christ: Ecclesiology’s Revolutionary Century.”

Review - Contesting the Body of Christ: Ecclesiology's Revolutionary Century by Myles Werntz (Baker Academic). Exploring church as one, holy, catholic, & apostolic. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/cont... #BookReview #ccdoc #theosky #ecumenism #ecclesiology

Our weekly book review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the pathways to solidarity and action explored in “Rooted in Faith and Justice: Christian Calls to Conscience & Cries for Peace in Palestine” (@chalicepress.bsky.social).

Keep on Praying - My #Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 19C (Luke 18:1-8) - Parable about persistent #prayer featuring an unjust judge & Widow. A word about staying faithful as well. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/keep... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rcldaily.bsky.social

Review -Rooted in Faith & Justice: Christian Calls to Conscience & Cries for Peace in #Palestine, ed. by Rebekah Choate, Krista Weicksel, & Peter Makari (@chalicepress.bsky.social). #Gaza ceasefire, first step. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/root... #Booksky #ccdoc @globalministries.bsky.social

A Comforting Word about a New Covenant -#Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 19C (Jeremiah 31) - A Word of judgment & a word of hope for a time of restoration - www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/a-co... #bgbg2 #ccdoc @eerdmansbooks.bsky.social

The Welfare of the City - #Sermon for Pentecost 18C (Jeremiah 29:1-7), preached at 1st Presbyterian Church of Troy, MI - Jeremiah tells exiles to settle in and seek the welfare of the city where they're planted. The same is true for us. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/the-... #bgbg2

My review -LOVE LETTERS TO GOD by Devon Spencer & Katherine Willis Pershey (Wipf & Stock) - A pastor & a spiritual seeker correspond about life & faith, inviting us into their friendship. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/love... #booksky #ccdoc @winncollier.bsky.social @erbks.bsky.social

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer. In his first teaching document Thursday, Leo confirms that he is in perfect lockstep with Pope Francis on matters of social injustice.

Showing Gratitude to Jesus who Crosses Boundaries - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 18C (Luke 17) - Only the Samaritan leper returns to show gratitude, reminding us that Jesus crossed boundaries. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/show... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @weeklylectionary.bsky.social

The latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the new book “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power” by our own @briankaylor.bsky.social. “[Brian] suggests that knowing the Bible can aid in resistance to Christian Nationalism.”

Review- The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power by @briankaylor.bsky.social (@chalicepress.bsky.social). Addresses distortions of bible in pursuit of political power by #ChristianNationalists. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/the-... #ccdoc #bookssky

Seeking the Welfare of the City - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 18C (Jeremiah 29). Settle in, make a life, since your welfare is found in the welfare of the city. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/seek... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rcldaily.bsky.social

Is it Time for a Lament? My #sermon for Pentecost 17C (Lamentations 1). Preached at 1st Presbyterian Church of Troy, MI. Sometimes we need the freedom to weep, knowing that God's steadfast love never ceases. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/is-i... #bgbg2 #lectionary #theosky

My review is up of We Call Ourselves Disciples, ed. by kamilah Hall Sharp & @joelabrown.bsky.social (@chalicepress.bsky.social). A collection of authors offer 12 brief, helpful essays that introduce the @christianchurchdoc.bsky.social. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/we-c... #ccdoc #booksky

Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the surprising contemporary insights from the Book of Revelation that are explored in @gregcareyphd.bsky.social’s timely “Rereading Revelation: Theology, Ethics, and Resistance” (@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social).

Sufficient Faith? - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 17C (Luke 17). A word about mustard seeds, Faith, & discipleship. Apparently, small faith is sufficient. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/10/suff... #bgbg2 #ccdoc @rcldaily.bsky.social

My review - Rereading Revelation: #Theology, #Ethics, & Resistance by @gregcareyphd.bsky.social (@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social ). A thematic look at an enigmatic but important biblical book Mainliners need to pay attention to. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/09/rere... #BookReview @erbks.bsky.social ks

It's a Ghost Town - Updated #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 17C (Lamentations 1) - Poet weeps for the desolation of Jerusalem after its fall. Where is the hope? www.bobcornwall.com/2025/09/its-... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky

Our fresh news roundup features insights from @adellembanks.bsky.social, @jaylengreenn.bsky.social, @breyeschow.com, @andrewlseidel.bsky.social, @claudetteriley.bsky.social, @realjaredhuffman.bsky.social, @dionkansas.bsky.social, @markwingdallas.bsky.social, @drbobcornwall.bsky.social, and more!

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Thanks Jeremy. I hope it is helpful.

When God Turns Things Upside Down - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 16C (Luke 16:19-31). The parable of Lazarus & the rich man - Jesus speaks of judgment & care for the marginalized. Does that make Jesus Woke? www.bobcornwall.com/2025/09/when... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky

Our latest book review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the invitation to listen to youth voices found in “Hungry for Hope: Letters to the Church from Young Adults” from @eerdmansbooks.bsky.social.

Hungry for Hope: Letters to the Church from Young Adults, ed. by Jeremy Paul Myers & Kristina Fruge - Published [email protected]. Not a how-to, but messages to the church on central themes of YA concern. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/09/hung... #bookreviews #booksky #ccdoc

Investing in the Future of the Nation - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 16C (Jeremiah 32). While imprisoned in a city facing a Babylonian siege, Jeremiah, at God's direction, buys property in hometown as a sign of hope for the future. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/09/inve... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky

A Shrewd but Faithful Steward? #Sermon for Pentecost 15C (Luke 16) - Preached at Tyrone Community Presbyterian Church. An odd parable about a dishonest manager, followed by a warning about serving God or Mammon. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/09/a-sh... #bgbg2 #lectionary

Looking Forward to the #Resurrection & the Life to Come - in observance of the 1700th anniversary of #Nicaea - my final Nicene Creed for Noncreedal Christians - Post 17. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/09/look... #eschatology #ccdoc #theosky @wjkbooks.com

Thank you, WJK Press, for sponsoring Madang Podcast with Brandan Robertson as he shares his WJK book, "Filled to be Emptied." www.christiancentury.org/episode-52-b... www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O3C... Glad to endorse this new @wjkbooks.com by Ronald Allen and @drbobcornwall.bsky.social

Is Shrewdness a Virtue? #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 15C (Luke 16). An odd parable speaks of stewardship, faithfulness, & the danger of wealth. So, be shrewd but not disengenuous. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/09/is-s... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky

Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers what Eastern Orthodoxy can offer Protestants as explored in “Seeing the Gospel: An Interpretive Guide to Orthodox Icons” by Eve Tibbs.

Review - Seeing the Gospel: An Interpretive Guide to Orthodox Icons by Eve Tibbs ( Baker Academic) - Icons are more than pictures, they reveal elements of the Gospel that words can't. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/09/seei... #Booksky #Orthodoxy #theosky

It's launch day for Ron Allen and me. So order now your copy of Second Thoughts about Hell from @wjkbooks.com

Call the Doctor, The People are Spiritually Sick - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 15C (Jeremiah 8-9). Is there no balm in Gilead to heal our sin-sick souls? www.bobcornwall.com/2025/09/call... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky

Thankfully, God Is Merciful - #Sermon for Pentecost 14C (1 Timothy 1:12-17) - Preached at 1st Presbyterian of Troy, MI. Writing in Paul's name, the author speaks of God's mercy & grace, even on a man of violence. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/09/than... #bgbg2

Remembering 9-11 in a Time of Violence - remembering shootings yesterday and the attack on 9-11. Sharing my op-ed from 2011 as President of Greater Santa Barbara Clergy Association, which seems fitting. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/09/reme... #September11

One #Baptism - The #NiceneCreed for Noncreedal Christians Post 16 - Our practices differ, but it is a sign of our connection to Christ & his people. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/09/one-... #ccdoc #theology #creeds #theosky @christianchurchdoc.bsky.social

The Joy of Being Found - #lectionary reflection for Pentecost 14C (Luke 15). Two parables, lost sheep & a coin, about God seeking and saving those who have been left to the side. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/09/the-... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @wjkbooks.com

Review - The Missionary Kids: Unmasking the Myths of White Evangelicalism by @hollybfletcher.bsky.social (@broadleafbooks.bsky.social). A former MK shares about the good & bad of being an MK and the role #WhiteEvangelical Churches play. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/09/the-... #booksky #ccdoc

I Ain't Gonna Study War No More - Reflection on attempt to restore War Department Name. What is the plan for the USA going on offense? Or beat swords into plowshares? A Christian response? www.bobcornwall.com/2025/09/i-ai... #ccdoc #DepartmentOfWar

Counting the Cost of Following Jesus - My lectionary reflection for Pentecost 13C (Luke 14:25-33). The costly challenge of taking up the cross of #Christ. It's a question of allegiance. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/09/coun... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky #lectionary