Bob Cornwall

Showing Gratitude to Jesus Who Crosses Boundaries—Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 18C (Luke 17:11-19) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

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.
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Review: The Bible According to Christian Nationalists - Word&Way In this new book, Brian Kaylor exposes the ways Christian Nationalism distorts scripture through seven different problematic approaches to interpreting and applying the biblical text.

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.”

The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power. (Brian Kaylor) -- A Review A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

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.
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Seeking the Welfare of the City—Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 18C (Jeremiah 29) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

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? - Sermon for Pentecost 17C (Lamentations 1) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

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

We Call Ourselves Disciples (Edited by Kamilah Hall Sharp & Joel Brown) - A Review A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

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.
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Review: Rereading Revelation - Word&Way Greg Carey, scholar of the New Testament and apocalyptic literature, invites readers to reconsider the book of Revelation as a text that can speak meaningfully to contemporary resistance movements.

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 17:5-10) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Sufficient Faith? - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 17C (Luke 17). A word about mustard seeds, Faith, & discipleship. Apparently, small faith is sufficient.
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Rereading Revelation: Theology, Ethics, and Resistance. (Greg Carey) - A Review A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

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.
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It's a Ghost town - Lectionary Reading for Pentecost 17C (Lamentations 1:1-6) - Updated A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

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

Weekly Roundup: Sept. 26 Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. In addition to a piece on the Charlie Kirk memorial service and a review of a new book by Brian Kaylor that are free for anyone to read, paid subscribe...

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) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

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

Review: Hungry for Hope - Word&Way In this timely book, young adults voice their concerns and laments about the church’s past and present, as well as their hopes and dreams for its future.

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 (Jeremy Paul Myers & Kristina Frugé) - Review A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Hungry for Hope: Letters to the Church from Young Adults, ed. by Jeremy Paul Myers & Kristina Fruge - Published by@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social. 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) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

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 16:1-13) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

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 and Life to Come—The Nicene Creed for Noncreedal Christians Post 17 A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

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

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Is Shrewdness a Virtue? —Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 15C (Luke 16:1-13) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

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.
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Review: Seeing the Gospel - Word&Way This new book makes the case that learning to read Orthodox icons can offer Protestants an opportunity to engage with Scripture through the fresh lens of a visual biblical language.

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.

A word of support for our book on Hell from Amos Yong. #Booksky

Seeing the Gospel: An Interpretive Guide to Orhodox Icons (Eve Tibbs) - A Review A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

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

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Call the Doctor, the People Are Spiritually Sick—Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 15C (Jeremiah 8:18-9:1) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

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) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

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 A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

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 15:1-10) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

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