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The article presents reflections on Gospel and Bible readings for December 2021 and January 2022. In the December 24 and 25 readings, the author focuses on the gift of God's Word made flesh, an intimate relationship with God that is given freely as grace. In the December 26 readings, the author focuses on fathers who learned the faith and covered with love. In the January 6 readings, the author focuses on maintaining people's faithfulness and respond to Jesus' greatness just like the wise men.

The article focuses on the increase in the number of laypeople who wish to be oblates of the Benedictine monastic community in the U.S. Topics discussed are commitment, kindness and ordinary life of monks in the monastry, practicingof lectio divina, listening to God speaking through scripture, and efforts to find one's inner heart through spiritual quest and forget about day to day lives.

The article focuses on the benefits of avoiding cross talk among members of a recovery group during their meeting. Topics discussed are creating of safety, truthfulness and equal opportunity when a speaker speaks thoughts on a passage from the Bible, eliminating the element of competition, and theological conviction to discuss what God is allowing the group to know from each other.

The article presents reflections for the third and fourth Sunday of Easter according to the Bible passages, John 21:1-19, Revelation 7:9-17 and Psalm 23, about living according to the words of God. The topics discussed include the transformation of Peter, the characterization of psalmist John Calvin of God, and the tender protection provided by God.

The article presents a devotional meditation based on the Bible passage Matthew 2:13-23, selected for the first Sunday after Christmas Day, January 1, 2016. Topics discussed include the flight of Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus into Egypt despite the killing of many innocent sons, and the tendency for God to be hidden or to hide during challenging times.

The article presents a devotional meditation based on the Bible passage Luke 2:1-20, selected for Christmas Eve 2016. Topics discussed include the birth of Jesus Christ and the story of the nativity, the loss of religious hope from the focus of the Christmas holiday, and the tendency for individuals to become busy or occupied with each other rather than focus on God.

The article presents a reflection on the New Testament Gospel of Luke 10: 38-42 for Sunday, July 22, 2007. The gospel passage presents the story of Mary and Martha where Jesus praises Mary over Martha for her focus on him. The author discusses Mary and Martha as symbolic of the busy lives modern people lead, highlighting the need to take time out like Mary.

The article reflects on biblical passages from John 6:1-21 and John 6:24-35. Abundance is broadly discussed in the Gospel of John. John 6 challenges people to take seriously God's generous offer of life in order for them to position themselves for the adventure of faith that enriches and enlivens those who embrace its challenge. It is a common practice today to follow Jesus Christ for the wrong reasons.

The article reflects on biblical scriptures. There are different views about how significant the Holy Spirit was in Judaism before the Christian era. People sometimes wonder if the church's early theologians invented the connection between the Holy Spirit and God's presence in the world. Judas was condemned for betraying Jesus Christ.

Reflects on two biblical scriptures. Factors that affect one's concept of forgiveness; Parables that depict the essence of humility.

Focuses on issues related to the influence of God's word on Christians. Biblical teachings on the importance of following the divinity of Jesus; Depiction of the body and emotional life of Jesus on earth; Information on synoptic Gospels on the account of Jesus.

The author reflects on the importance of Ash Wednesday to Christians. Topics covered include the opportunity to remember the fragility of the life of the earth, the publication of novels concerned with the vulnerability of the world's future and the symbolism of the ashes marked on the foreheads. Also mentioned are the mysterious possibilities that humanity holds such as healing, love and forgiveness.

The article presents the topics to be tackled in the series of talks titled "Reapporpriating the Word" by John Bell to be held in Wisconsion on June 22 to 26, 2015 that include "The Curse of Literacy," "The Importance of the Imagination," and "What Shall We Tell the Children?"

The article announces the Washington Island Forum featuring a series of talks titled "Reappropriating the Word" of John Bell to be held on June 22 to 26, 2015 in Wisconsin.

The article discusses the life of theologian Joseph Sittler, noting his views on the notions of the word of God, the fallenness of creation, and the subjective aspects of Christian belief. The author's personal experiences as a student of Sittler at the University of Chicago Divinity School are noted.

Reflects on a biblical passage about the word of God. Factors to consider in preaching; Importance of an appropriate delivery of sermon to touching one's life.

Reflects on a biblical scripture about the similarity between infantlike behavior and gentleness. Characteristics of infants; Implications of Jesus Christ's suffering for becoming gentlemen; Ways to win over unbelievers according to Saint John Chrysostom.

Presents an article on delivering the word of God to a farmer in Croatia. Importance of faith; Challenges in living a Christian life; Use of the Bible in seeking for question of life.

Presents an article on being a Christian who practices the teachings of the Bible. Debate over the place of homosexuals in the church; Consequence of practicing the teachings in the Bible; Understanding of a Christian on what it means to follow the Word of God.

Discusses the gospel of Matthew regarding the understanding of God's address. Questions posed in terms of Matthew 13; Biblical story which prompted author James McCourt to court charges of apostasy by claiming that the Bible is not sincere.

Reflects on the biblical story of the Good Samaritan. Accessibility of the Lord's word; Account of a related experience.