Disciples of Christ minister-at-large, ecumenist, author, and historical theologian. I blog at https://www.bobcornwall.com/https://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mvne3ui6y22oReview: "Every Somewhere Sacred: Rescuing a Theology of Place in the American Imagination" by @bennorquist & Brian Miller (@ivpacademic.bsky.social). The book has important implications for how Christians live in an increasingly diverse and complex world. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/09/every-somewhere-sacred-rescuing.html #Booksky16 Sep 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvne3ui6y22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mvktbquqs22bTo Live Is Christ - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 17A (Philippians 1:21-30). Paul, sitting in jail, tells Philippians to live lives worthy of the Gospel, so we can find joy in God’s presence. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/09/to-live-is-christlectionary-reflection.html #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky15 Sep 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvktbquqs22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mviddfke622lThe Challenge of Forgiveness - Sermon for Pentecost 16A (Matthew 18) - preached at First Presbyterian Church of Troy, MI. Jesus answers Peter's question on forgiveness and tells the parable of the forgiven but unforgiving person. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/09/the-challenge-of-forgiveness-sermon-for.html #bgbg2 #theosky14 Sep 2026 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mviddfke622lhttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mvb3gt5wjc2hSeptember 11, 2001: A Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Remembrance. My thoughts on the day, reflecting on my own experiences as a local faith leader at that critical moment & implications for today. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/09/september-11-2001-twenty-fifth.html #ccdoc #911remembrance11 Sep 2026 17:23 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvb3gt5wjc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mv3ye5hh2k2mReview: "A Brief Guide to Ministry with LGBTQIA Youth. Updated Edition" by @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social (@wjkbooks.com). Helpful guide to ministry with #LGBTQIAYouth that covers, in brief, the bases for churches. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/09/a-brief-guide-to-ministry-with-lgbtqia.html . #bookreviews #ministry #ccdoc #theosky09 Sep 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3ye5hh2k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3muzfgu2o5k2cWhy Not Leave Judgment to God? - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 16A (Romans 14:1-12). Why try to serve as judges of others when we will all bow before God, who is our judge, and to whom “every tongue shall give praise”? https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/09/why-not-leave-judgment-to-god.html #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky08 Sep 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzfgu2o5k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mukadsibrs2yReview: How Western Christianity Got It Wrong: Replacing the God of Fear w/ a Spirituality of Healing by @randywoodley.bsky.social (@broadleafbooks.bsky.social). Deconstructing Western Christianity using an indigenous lens. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/09/how-western-christianity-god-it-wrong.html #booksky #theosky @erbks.bsky.social02 Sep 2026 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukadsibrs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3muf7f53sbc24Owe Nothing but Love - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 15A (Romans 13:8-14). After telling church to obey government, Paul speaks to behavior, focusing on centrality of love. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/owe-nothing-but-lovelectionary.html #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky31 Aug 2026 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3muf7f53sbc24https://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mu36ob7jpk2rLife is Precious, Including Lasting Friendships - A Reunion Reflection. Thoughts on the 50th reunion of Klamath Union High School, including remembrance of those who have died. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/life-is-precious-including-lasting.html #memorials27 Aug 2026 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu36ob7jpk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mtgy4dk7gs2dReview: The Strain of Other Blood: The Life of the Reverend Mother Ruth from Harlem by Patricia Allen (@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social) - Review. Biography of the challenging life of an African American Episcopal Church Nun who pushed boundaries in the church. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/the-strain-of-other-blood-life-of.html #booksky19 Aug 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgy4dk7gs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mtefmcpv522dThe Risky Business of Worship - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 13A (Romans 12:1-8). Paul speaks of becoming living sacrifices toward transformation, while offering a word on spiritual gifts as expressions of community. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/the-risky-business-of-worshiplectionary.html #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky18 Aug 2026 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtefmcpv522dhttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mt7uusibrs2jIt’s Time for a Family Reunion - Sermon for Pentecost 12A (Genesis 45:1-15). Joseph reveals himself to his brothers in a family reunion, reconciling with them. Preached at Tyrone Community Presbyterian Church. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/its-time-for-family-reunion-sermon-for.html #bgbg2 #lectionary #sermons16 Aug 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt7uusibrs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3msw6jgsmws25Review: "Apocalypticism as a Worldview in Ancient Judaism" by John J. Collins (@eerdmansbooks). We use the word #apocalyptic with regularity, but what are the origins of the concept in the ancient world? Here is an explanation. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/apocalypticism-as-worldview-in-ancient.html #booksky #theosky #AARSBL12 Aug 2026 22:29 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3msw6jgsmws25https://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3msti3rzq2s2oGod's People -- Not Rejected - #lectionary reflection for Pentecost 12A (Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32). Paul addresses the question of whether God's covenant with the Jews has been revoked- the answer is no. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/gods-peoplenot-rejected-lectionary.html #bgbg2 #ccdoc #antisemitism #theosky @wjkbooks.com11 Aug 2026 20:42 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3msti3rzq2s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3msoamxr3dk2aTaking a Shortcut Across the Lake - Sermon for Pentecost 11A (Matthew 14:22-33) preached at Tyrone Community Presbyterian Church. A storm brews, Jesus walks on water, Peter tries to do the same, disciples worship Jesus. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/taking-shortcut-across-lake-sermon-for.html #bgbg2 #lectionary #theosky09 Aug 2026 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3msoamxr3dk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3msgly2quvc2wReview: Son of Helena: Constantine the Great, Book 1 by Tony Jones. Follow the years of Constantine's maturation as the son of Helena until the moment of his ascension to the imperial throne in this excellent book of #historicalfiction. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/son-of-helena-constantine-great-book-1.html #booksky #theosky06 Aug 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgly2quvc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3msdtevycrs2gReview: We Believe: #Muslims & #Christians in Conversation about Faith by Veli-Matti Karkkainen (@wipfandstock.bsky.social). At a time of polarization, often around religion, here is a welcome introduction to an important conversation. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/we-believe-muslims-christians-in.html #booksky #theosky05 Aug 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdtevycrs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3msbkdr5tyk2gThe Path of Salvation - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 11A (Romans 10:5-15). Salvation means centering our lives in Jesus & not just the religious part. This isn't cultural Christianity! https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/the-path-of-salvationlectionary.html #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky04 Aug 2026 17:35 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbkdr5tyk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3ms4h6cfdec2rShould We Be Concerned? #Sermon for Pentecost 10A (Romans 9:1-5). Paul grieves because his own people resist his message. What about us today? Should we be concerned about our message of God's blessings & whether it is being received? https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/should-we-be-concerned-sermon-for.html #bgbg2 #lectionary #theosky02 Aug 2026 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms4h6cfdec2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mrsjfxsn2k2dReview: Gratitude to God: The Heart of Christian Formation by Kent Dunnington (Baker Academic). It's one thing to show gratitude to another person, but what about gratitude to God? What are the challenges & possibilities? https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/07/gratitude-to-god-heart-of-christian.html #Booksky #theosky @erbks.bsky.social29 Jul 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsjfxsn2k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mrpob6kle223Paul's Lament for His People - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 10A - Paul shares his concern for his own people who seem unwilling to embrace the message he had been preaching. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/07/pauls-lament-for-his-peoplelectionary.html #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky28 Jul 2026 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrpob6kle223https://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mralnjrkhs2aReview: Biblical Outlaws: What the Bible's Most Despised Characters Can Teach Us by Anthony Pinn (@yalepress.bsky.social). Might we learn something valuable from often neglected & despised characters such as Lot's Wife, Nimrod, & Judas? https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/07/biblical-outlaws-what-bibles-most.html #booksky #theosky #ccdoc22 Jul 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mralnjrkhs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mr5wudtekc2cDespite Our Weakness, Nothing Separates Us from God's Love - Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 9A (Romans 8:26-39). Despite suffering, God is not absent, but ever present. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/07/despite-our-weakness-nothing-separates.html #bgbg2 #ccdoc #Lectionary #theosky21 Jul 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5wudtekc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mqzjqtth6k2yCreation Set Free - #Sermon for Pentecost 8A (Romans 8:12-25), preached at Tyrone Community Presbyterian Church. Creation groans while it awaits its redemption along with God's children. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/07/creation-set-free-sermon-for-pentecost.html #bgbg2 #theosky19 Jul 2026 19:38 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqzjqtth6k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mqox3fq2gs2bReview: Sacred Rebel: Fierce Love in a Fearful World by Jerry Zehr (Sacred Tributary Press). A call to be sacred rebels & build #interreligious bridges, creating peace in a fearful world. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/07/sacred-rebel-fierce-love-in-fearful.html #booksky #ccdoc #theosky @disciplespeace.bsky.social15 Jul 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqox3fq2gs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mqmfzvb3dc2kThe Groaning of #Creation & the Hope of #Salvation: #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 8A (Romans 8:12-25). Paul speaks in cosmic terms not of a future removal from creation, but rather of creation's restoration. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/07/the-groaning-of-creation-and-hope-of.html #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky14 Jul 2026 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmfzvb3dc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mqho3s3nmc26God's Word Fulfills Its Purpose - #Sermon for Pentecost 7A (Isaiah 55 & Matthew 13). Preached at 1st Presbyterian Church of Troy. Seed/Word of promise will fulfill its purpose - establishment of God's reign & blessing of the nations to the glory of God. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/07/gods-word-fulfills-its-purpose-sermon.html #bgbg212 Jul 2026 17:07 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqho3s3nmc26https://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mq7wc2ltdk2aReview: New Testament Ethics: Revisiting The Moral Vision of the New Testament, edited by Cherryl Hunt, et al. ( @eerdmansbooks.bsky.social). Exploring NT #ethics in response to Richard Hays' text from 1996. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/07/new-testament-ethics-revisiting-moral.html #booksky #theosky @erbks.bsky.social09 Jul 2026 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7wc2ltdk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/drbobcornwall.bsky.social/post/3mq5ewywdvs2cReview: The Didache Discoveries: Recovering the Apostolic Decree and the Missing Epistle of John by Alan Garrow (Baker Academic). Intriguing questions of origin and development of an ancient Christian document. https://www.bobcornwall.com/2026/07/the-didache-discoveries-recovering.html #booksky #theosky @religionprof.bsky.social08 Jul 2026 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:keccbln5tqmes2lulb2mlb6l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5ewywdvs2c