Bob Cornwall
@drbobcornwall.bsky.social
Disciples of Christ minister-at-large, ecumenist, author, and historical theologian. I blog at https://www.bobcornwall.com/
Review: "Too Sick to Pray: A Theology of Outlaw Country" by CM Howell (@fortresspress.bsky.social). Exploration of the theological play &echos of #OutlawCountry #Music. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/10/too-... #booksky #ccdoc #theosky
Too Sick to Pray: A Theology of Outlaw Country (C. M. Howell) - Review
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Standing Firm in the Faith - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 20A (Philippians 4:1-9). Rejoice always, act honorably & justly, & experience God's peace. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/10/stan... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky
Standing Firm in the Faith—Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 20A (Philippians 4:1-9)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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Kingdom Entrance Requirements - #Sermon for Pentecost 1 9A (Matthew 21; Isaiah 5). Preached at 1st Presbyterian Church, Troy, MI. Jesus confronts authorities in the Temple with the parable of the wicked tenants & the vineyard. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/10/king... #bgbg2 #theosky
Kingdom Entrance Requirements - Sermon for Pentecost 19A (Matthew 21:33-46)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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Review: Live Each Season as It Passes by Daniel Cooperrider (@thepilgrimpress.bsky.social). A spiritual journey through the seasons (8 in all), allowing us to experience the fullness of nature & its witness. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/09/live... #booksky #theosky @erbks.bsky.social
Live Each Season as It Passes: Re-earthing Spiritual Practice (Daniel Cooperrider) - Review
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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Pressing Toward God's Goal - #Lectionary reflection for Pentecost 19A (Philippians 3:4b-14). While laboring on behalf of his churches, Paul presses on to the heavenly goal. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/09/pres... #bgbg2 #ccdoc
Pressing toward God’s Goal in Christ—Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 19A (Philippians 3:4b-14)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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Review: "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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/09/ever... #Booksky
To 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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/09/to-l... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky
To Live Is Christ—Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 17A (Philippians 1:21-30)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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The 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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/09/the-... #bgbg2 #theosky
The Challenge of Forgiveness - Sermon for Pentecost 16A (Matthew 18:21-35)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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September 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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/09/sept... #ccdoc #911remembrance
September 11, 2001, a Twenty-fifth Anniversary Remembrance
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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Review: "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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/09/a-br... . #bookreviews #ministry #ccdoc #theosky
Why 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”? www.bobcornwall.com/2026/09/why-... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky
Why Not Leave Judgment to God? —Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 16A (Romans 14:1-12)
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Review: 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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/09/how-... #booksky #theosky @erbks.bsky.social
How Western Christianity God It Wrong: Replacing the God of Fear with a Spirituality of Healing (Randy Woodley) Review
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Owe 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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/owe-... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky
Owe Nothing But Love—Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 15A (Romans 13:8-14)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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Life 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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/life... #memorials
Life Is Precious, including Lasting Friendships—A High School Reunion Reflection
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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Review: 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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/the-... #booksky
The Strain of Other Blood: The Life of the Reverend Mother Ruth from Harlem (Patricia Allen) - Review
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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The 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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/the-... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky
The Risky Business of Worship—Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 13A (Romans 12:1-8)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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It’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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/its-... #bgbg2 #lectionary #sermons
It’s Time for a Family Reunion - Sermon for Pentecost 12A (Genesis 45:1-15)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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Review: "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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/apoc... #booksky #theosky #AARSBL
Apocalypticism as a Worldview in Ancient Judaism (John J. Collins) - Review
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God'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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/gods... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #antisemitism #theosky @wjkbooks.com
Taking 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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/taki... #bgbg2 #lectionary #theosky
Taking a Shortcut Across the Lake - Sermon for Pentecost 11A (Matthew 14:22-33)
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Review: 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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/son-... #booksky #theosky
Son of Helena: Constantine the Great, Book 1 (Tony Jones) Review
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Review: 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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/we-b... #booksky #theosky
The 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! www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/the-... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky
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Should 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? www.bobcornwall.com/2026/08/shou... #bgbg2 #lectionary #theosky
Should We Be Concerned? - Sermon for Pentecost 10A (Romans 9:1-5)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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Review: 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? www.bobcornwall.com/2026/07/grat... #Booksky #theosky @erbks.bsky.social
Gratitude to God: The Heart of Christian Formation (Kent Dunnington) Review
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Paul'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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/07/paul... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky
Paul’s Lament for His People—Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 10A (Romans 9:1-5)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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Review: 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? www.bobcornwall.com/2026/07/bibl... #booksky #theosky #ccdoc
Biblical Outlaws: What the Bible's Most Despised Characters Can Teach Us. (Anthony B. Pinn) - Review
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Despite 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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/07/desp... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #Lectionary #theosky
Despite Our Weakness, Nothing Separates Us from God’s Love—Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost 9A (Romans 8:26-39)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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Creation 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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/07/crea... #bgbg2 #theosky
Creation Set Free --- Sermon for Pentecost 8A (Romans 8:12-25)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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Review: 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. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/07/sacr... #booksky #ccdoc #theosky @disciplespeace.bsky.social
Sacred Rebel: Fierce Love in a Fearful World (Jerry Zehr) - Review
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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