WORD OF FAITH

WORD OF FAITH

Transforming our lives

This weekend, we're introduced to Scripture's classic curmudgeon, Qoheleth. Though this author of Ecclesiastes (1:2; 2:21-23) is a believing Jew, …


WORD OF FAITH

The flight of butterflies

Considering how many people read these commentaries every week, I receive very little feedback. But a few years ago, one …

WORD OF FAITH

Yes, we must suffer

I'd rather Jesus hadn't said the things in Sunday's Gospel (Luke 12:49-53). I have enough trouble carrying through on the …

WORD OF FAITH

God's uncomfortable requests

Most of us dread the word "discipline." It conjures up images of restriction. It limits our behavior and creates a …

WORD OF FAITH

What does God intend?

Biblical people of faith are expected to commit themselves to the unknown, to give themselves over for a lifetime to …