Voices
John W. Martens is a professor of theology and director of the Centre for Christian Engagement at St. Mark’s College at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.
The Word
The broad context for Ezra rsquo s reading of the Law of Moses to the people ldquo before the Water Gate rdquo is the return from the exile in Babylon and the reconstruction of the religious life of the people of Israel This reconstruction included rebuilding the Temple but also rebuilding the kn
The Good Word
This is the twenty-ninth entry in the Bible Junkies Online Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles This entry deals with Peter rsquo s missionary travels to Lydda and Joppa and his powerful encounter with Tabitha For previous entries please now go to the Complete Acts of the Apostle Commentary whe
FaithThe Word
“But you have kept the good wine until now” (Jn 2:10). Reflect on Sunday's readings with John W. Martens.
The Word
Sunday's readings: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34)
The Good Word
This is the 28th entry in the Bible Junkies Online Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles This entry deals with Saul rsquo s initial activities as a disciple of Jesus in Damascus Jerusalem and Tarsus For previous entries please now go to the Complete Acts of the Apostle Commentary where you can
The Word
The title Mother of God Greek theotokos is limited by definition No one gave birth to God but the title is true as it defines Mary as the one who gave birth to the incarnate Son of God It is a remarkable role Mary was called on to play unbelievable in some ways with which Mary had to come t
The Word
My sister-in-law posted a video on Facebook recently in which the oldest member of our family my mother soon to be 90 years old is walking down the hall of her residence with a walker In front of her pushing a bright primary-colored walker is her great-grandson soon to be 1 year old babblin
The Word
The prophetic call to repent is a gift of forgiveness, an invitation to freedom, a promise of love.
The Word
The Second Sunday of Advent: How is your church community preparing for the coming of Christ?