Happy New Year! Out with the Old (2025), Welcome the New (2026). May you find hope in challenging times. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/01/happ... #ccdoc

Review of Walking the Tide Line: Loss & Renewal on the #OregonCoastTrail by Caroline Kurtz (@catalystpress.bsky.social). #Memoir of a former #PCUSA missionary's pilgrimage along the Oregon Coast, seeking renewal after the death of her husband. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/walk... #booksky

We Are God's Adopted Children - #lectionary reflection for #Christmas 2A (Ephesians 1:3-14). Claiming our destiny as children of God, as we move to the time when God gathers up all things. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/we-a... #ccdoc #bgbg2 @lectionary.bsky.social

The Word in the Flesh - A #ChristmasEve Homily from 2019 (John 1:1-14). On this day, may we bear witness to the light revealed in the Word who assumed flesh, while joining the angels on high singing “Gloria in Excelsis Deo.” www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/the-... #ccdcoc #theosky

Review - "Under Her Wings: Mothers & Motherhood in the New Testament" by Jennifer Houston McNeel (@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social). The #Bible is largely androcentric; she demonstrates why we should pay attention to mothers & motherhood in the NT. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/unde... #booksky #ccdoc

Review: "The Just Love Story Bible" by Jacqui Lewis, Shannon Daley-Harris, beautifully illustrated by Cheryl Thuesday, from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social. A retelling of the biblical story for children, focusing on divine love and justice. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/the-... #booksky #theosky

Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers “A Beautiful Year: 52 Meditations on Faith, Wisdom, and Perseverance” (@stmartinspress.bsky.social), a new collection of insightful essays from @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social.

Review - "A Beautiful Year: 52 Meditations on Faith, Wisdom, & Perseverance" by @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social (@stmartinspress.bsky.social). A gifted Christian writer offers accumulated wisdom, speaking to challenging times. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/a-be... #booksky #theosky

A Word to the Saints of God - #Lectionary reflection for #Advent 4A (Romans 1:1-7). Paul introduces himself & his gospel concerning allegiance to Jesus Son of God. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/a-wo... #bgbg2 #ccdoc @wjkbooks.com @weeklylectionary.bsky.social

I am grateful to Bob Trube for his generous review on Bob on Books of "Eating with Jesus: Reflections on Divine Encounters at the Open Eucharistic Table." (Wipf and Stock) So, many thanks! bobonbooks.com/2025/12/15/r... #booksky #theosky #ccdoc

Review - The Well that Washes What It Shows: An Invitation to Holy Scripture by Jonathan Linebaugh (@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social). In the face of growing biblical illiteracy, here is a pastorally sensitive intro to the #Bible. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/the-... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #booksky #theosky

Just Be Patient, It Won't Be Long - #Lectionary Reflection for #Advent 3A (James 5:7-10). James calls for patience & Endurance as the Beloved wait for Christ's return. How long will it be for the arc of justice? www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/just... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @wjkbooks.com

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, so we might be a blessing & glorify God. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/livi... #bgbg2 #lectionary @wjkbooks.com

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. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/envi... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rclectionary.bsky.social

Review: Serving God Under Siege: How War Transformed a Ukrainian Community by Valentyn Syniy (@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social). While many lose interest, the story of resilience & faith under Russian fire by Ukrainian Christians. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/serv... #Booksky #Ukraine #exile

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. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/time... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #eschatology @rcldaily.bsky.social @wjkbooks.com

My review is up of The Pilgrimage of Letting Go - Helping Parents & Pastors Embrace the Uncontrollable by Andrew & Kara Root (@brazospress.bsky.social). Letting go lets us find some sense of resonance in our lives. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/lett... #Booksky #ccdoc

If you are hanging out in the #aarsbl25 exhibit hall be sure to stop by the @wjkbooks.com booth and check out my books coauthored with Ron Allen. Second Thoughts about the Second Coming and Second Thoughts about Hell.

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. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/a-di... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #Christiannationalism #thesky @lectionary.bsky.social

Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the challenge to a dominant narrative put forth in “Christianity and the Qur’an: The Rise of Islam in Christian Arabia” by Gabriel Said Reynolds (@yalepress.bsky.social).

Review- Christianity & the Qur'an: The Rise of Islam in Christian Arabia by Gabriel Said Reynolds (@yalepress.bsky.social sky.social). What is the relationship of the #Qur'an to #Christianity? Possible answers in this intriguing book. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/chri... #bookthreads #religion #Islam

New episode alert! 🎉 Nat, Bethany, and Jon sat down with @drbobcornwall.bsky.social to talk about his new book Eating With Jesus: Reflections On Divine Encounters At The Open Eucharistic Table—published by Wipf and Stock Publishers and out now! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

The full podcast of my conversation about Eating with Jesus, with Jon and Bethany at This Is Not Church. Take a listen as we cover a lot of territory.

There's a New Shepherd in Town- #lectionary reflection for #ChristtheKingSunday (Jeremiah 21). Jeremiah promises new leadership for us. Could Jesus fill that role? www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/ther... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @weeklylectionary.bsky.social

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

Here is a sneak peek of the conversation that Nat, Bethany, and Jon had with @drbobcornwall.bsky.social on This Is Not Church

Check out this teaser from my podcast conversation with Jon and Bethany at @thisisnotchurch.bsky.social

Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the theocratic takeover outlined in @matthewboedy.bsky.social’s “The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy” (@wjkbooks.com).

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. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/a-ca... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rclectionary.bsky.social

Review- The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy by @matthewboedy.bsky.social (@wjkbooks.com). An examination of right-wing Christian attempts to dominate 7 areas of American life. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/seve... #booksky #theosky

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.”