Bob Cornwall
@drbobcornwall.bsky.social
Disciples of Christ minister-at-large, ecumenist, author, and historical theologian. I blog at https://www.bobcornwall.com/
Happy New Year! Out with the Old (2025), Welcome the New (2026). May you find hope in challenging times. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/01/happ... #ccdoc
Happy New Year! Out with the Old, Welcome the New
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Happy New Year! Out with the Old (2025), Welcome the New (2026). May you find hope in challenging times. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/01/happ... #ccdoc
Review of Walking the Tide Line: Loss & Renewal on the #OregonCoastTrail by Caroline Kurtz (@catalystpress.bsky.social). #Memoir of a former #PCUSA missionary's pilgrimage along the Oregon Coast, seeking renewal after the death of her husband. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/walk... #booksky
Walking the Tideline: Loss and Renewal on the Oregon Coast Trail (Caroline Kurtz) - Review
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Review of Walking the Tide Line: Loss & Renewal on the #OregonCoastTrail by Caroline Kurtz (@catalystpress.bsky.social). #Memoir of a former #PCUSA missionary's pilgrimage along the Oregon Coast, seeking renewal after the death of her husband. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/walk... #booksky
We Are God's Adopted Children - #lectionary reflection for #Christmas 2A (Ephesians 1:3-14). Claiming our destiny as children of God, as we move to the time when God gathers up all things. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/we-a... #ccdoc #bgbg2 @lectionary.bsky.social
We Are God’s Adopted Children—Lectionary Reflection for Christmas 2A (Ephesians 1:3-14)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We Are God's Adopted Children - #lectionary reflection for #Christmas 2A (Ephesians 1:3-14). Claiming our destiny as children of God, as we move to the time when God gathers up all things. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/we-a... #ccdoc #bgbg2 @lectionary.bsky.social
The Word in the Flesh - A #ChristmasEve Homily from 2019 (John 1:1-14). On this day, may we bear witness to the light revealed in the Word who assumed flesh, while joining the angels on high singing “Gloria in Excelsis Deo.” www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/the-... #ccdcoc #theosky
The Word in the Flesh - A Christmas Eve Homily from John 1 (reprised)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The Word in the Flesh - A #ChristmasEve Homily from 2019 (John 1:1-14). On this day, may we bear witness to the light revealed in the Word who assumed flesh, while joining the angels on high singing “Gloria in Excelsis Deo.” www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/the-... #ccdcoc #theosky
Review - "Under Her Wings: Mothers & Motherhood in the New Testament" by Jennifer Houston McNeel (@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social). The #Bible is largely androcentric; she demonstrates why we should pay attention to mothers & motherhood in the NT. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/unde... #booksky #ccdoc
Under Her Wings: Mothers and Motherhood in the New Testament (Jennifer Houston McNeel) - Review
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Review - "Under Her Wings: Mothers & Motherhood in the New Testament" by Jennifer Houston McNeel (@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social). The #Bible is largely androcentric; she demonstrates why we should pay attention to mothers & motherhood in the NT. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/unde... #booksky #ccdoc
Review: "The Just Love Story Bible" by Jacqui Lewis, Shannon Daley-Harris, beautifully illustrated by Cheryl Thuesday, from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social. A retelling of the biblical story for children, focusing on divine love and justice. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/the-... #booksky #theosky
The Just Love Story Bible (Jacqui Lewis, Shannon Daley-Harris, & Cheryl Thuesday) - Review
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Review: "The Just Love Story Bible" by Jacqui Lewis, Shannon Daley-Harris, beautifully illustrated by Cheryl Thuesday, from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social. A retelling of the biblical story for children, focusing on divine love and justice. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/the-... #booksky #theosky
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Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers “A Beautiful Year: 52 Meditations on Faith, Wisdom, and Perseverance” (@stmartinspress.bsky.social), a new collection of insightful essays from @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social.
Review: A Beautiful Year - Word&Way
This new book from Diana Butler Bass offers an essay for every week in the seasons of the Christian year — from Advent and Christmas to Lent and Easter, through the entire calendar.
wordandway.org
December 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers “A Beautiful Year: 52 Meditations on Faith, Wisdom, and Perseverance” (@stmartinspress.bsky.social), a new collection of insightful essays from @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social.
Review - "A Beautiful Year: 52 Meditations on Faith, Wisdom, & Perseverance" by @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social (@stmartinspress.bsky.social). A gifted Christian writer offers accumulated wisdom, speaking to challenging times. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/a-be... #booksky #theosky
A Beautiful Year: 52 Meditations on Faith, Wisdom, and Perseverance (Diana Butler Bass) - Review
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Review - "A Beautiful Year: 52 Meditations on Faith, Wisdom, & Perseverance" by @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social (@stmartinspress.bsky.social). A gifted Christian writer offers accumulated wisdom, speaking to challenging times. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/a-be... #booksky #theosky
A Word to the Saints of God - #Lectionary reflection for #Advent 4A (Romans 1:1-7). Paul introduces himself & his gospel concerning allegiance to Jesus Son of God. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/a-wo... #bgbg2 #ccdoc @wjkbooks.com @weeklylectionary.bsky.social
A Word to the Saints of God—Lectionary Reflection for Advent 3A (Romans 1:1-7)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A Word to the Saints of God - #Lectionary reflection for #Advent 4A (Romans 1:1-7). Paul introduces himself & his gospel concerning allegiance to Jesus Son of God. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/a-wo... #bgbg2 #ccdoc @wjkbooks.com @weeklylectionary.bsky.social
I am grateful to Bob Trube for his generous review on Bob on Books of "Eating with Jesus: Reflections on Divine Encounters at the Open Eucharistic Table." (Wipf and Stock) So, many thanks!
bobonbooks.com/2025/12/15/r... #booksky #theosky #ccdoc
bobonbooks.com/2025/12/15/r... #booksky #theosky #ccdoc
Review: Eating with Jesus - Bob on Books
Eating with Jesus. An argument against restrictions or "fences" around the Lord's table, welcoming all who will to come and encounter Christ.
bobonbooks.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I am grateful to Bob Trube for his generous review on Bob on Books of "Eating with Jesus: Reflections on Divine Encounters at the Open Eucharistic Table." (Wipf and Stock) So, many thanks!
bobonbooks.com/2025/12/15/r... #booksky #theosky #ccdoc
bobonbooks.com/2025/12/15/r... #booksky #theosky #ccdoc
Review - The Well that Washes What It Shows: An Invitation to Holy Scripture by Jonathan Linebaugh (@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social). In the face of growing biblical illiteracy, here is a pastorally sensitive intro to the #Bible. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/the-... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #booksky #theosky
The Well That Washes What It Shows: An Invitation to Holy Scripture (Jonathan A. Linebaugh) - Review
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Review - The Well that Washes What It Shows: An Invitation to Holy Scripture by Jonathan Linebaugh (@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social). In the face of growing biblical illiteracy, here is a pastorally sensitive intro to the #Bible. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/the-... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #booksky #theosky
Just Be Patient, It Won't Be Long - #Lectionary Reflection for #Advent 3A (James 5:7-10). James calls for patience & Endurance as the Beloved wait for Christ's return. How long will it be for the arc of justice? www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/just... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @wjkbooks.com
Just Be Patient, It Won’t Be Long Now—Lectionary Reflection for Advent 3A (James 5:7-10)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Just Be Patient, It Won't Be Long - #Lectionary Reflection for #Advent 3A (James 5:7-10). James calls for patience & Endurance as the Beloved wait for Christ's return. How long will it be for the arc of justice? www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/just... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @wjkbooks.com
Living Together in Harmony - #Sermon for #Advent 2A ( #PeaceSunday ) (Romans 15:4-13). Preached at 1st Presbyterian Church of Troy, MI. Let us be peacemakers, starting within the church, so we might be a blessing & glorify God. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/livi... #bgbg2 #lectionary @wjkbooks.com
Living in Harmony - Sermon for Advent 2A/Peace Sunday (Romans 15:4-13)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Living Together in Harmony - #Sermon for #Advent 2A ( #PeaceSunday ) (Romans 15:4-13). Preached at 1st Presbyterian Church of Troy, MI. Let us be peacemakers, starting within the church, so we might be a blessing & glorify God. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/livi... #bgbg2 #lectionary @wjkbooks.com
Envisioning a Hopeful & Peaceful Future- #Lectionary Reflection for #Advent 2A (#PeaceSunday). (Romans 15:4-13). Paul took the Gospel to the Gentiles, so Jew and Gentile might worship God together in Christ.
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/envi... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rclectionary.bsky.social
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/envi... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rclectionary.bsky.social
Envisioning a Hopeful and Peaceful Future—Lectionary Reflection for Advent 2A (Romans 15:4-13)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Envisioning a Hopeful & Peaceful Future- #Lectionary Reflection for #Advent 2A (#PeaceSunday). (Romans 15:4-13). Paul took the Gospel to the Gentiles, so Jew and Gentile might worship God together in Christ.
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/envi... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rclectionary.bsky.social
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/envi... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @rclectionary.bsky.social
Review: Serving God Under Siege: How War Transformed a Ukrainian Community by Valentyn Syniy (@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social). While many lose interest, the story of resilience & faith under Russian fire by Ukrainian Christians. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/serv... #Booksky #Ukraine #exile
Serving God Under Siege: How War Transformed a Ukrainian Community (Valentyn Syniy) - A Review
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Review: Serving God Under Siege: How War Transformed a Ukrainian Community by Valentyn Syniy (@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social). While many lose interest, the story of resilience & faith under Russian fire by Ukrainian Christians. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/12/serv... #Booksky #Ukraine #exile
Time to Wake Up, Salvation Is At Hand - #Lectionary Reflection for #Advent 1A (Romans 13:11-14). Walk decently, as in light of day, not darkness. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/time... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #eschatology @rcldaily.bsky.social @wjkbooks.com
Time to Wake Up, Salvation Is At Hand—Lectionary Reflection for Advent 1A (Romans 13:11-14)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Time to Wake Up, Salvation Is At Hand - #Lectionary Reflection for #Advent 1A (Romans 13:11-14). Walk decently, as in light of day, not darkness. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/time... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #eschatology @rcldaily.bsky.social @wjkbooks.com
My review is up of The Pilgrimage of Letting Go - Helping Parents & Pastors Embrace the Uncontrollable by Andrew & Kara Root (@brazospress.bsky.social). Letting go lets us find some sense of resonance in our lives. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/lett... #Booksky #ccdoc
Letting Go of the Uncontrollable: Helping Parents and Pastors Embrace the Uncontrollable (Andrew and Kara Root) - Review
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
My review is up of The Pilgrimage of Letting Go - Helping Parents & Pastors Embrace the Uncontrollable by Andrew & Kara Root (@brazospress.bsky.social). Letting go lets us find some sense of resonance in our lives. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/lett... #Booksky #ccdoc
If you are hanging out in the #aarsbl25 exhibit hall be sure to stop by the @wjkbooks.com booth and check out my books coauthored with Ron Allen. Second Thoughts about the Second Coming and Second Thoughts about Hell.
November 23, 2025 at 2:57 AM
If you are hanging out in the #aarsbl25 exhibit hall be sure to stop by the @wjkbooks.com booth and check out my books coauthored with Ron Allen. Second Thoughts about the Second Coming and Second Thoughts about Hell.
A Different Kind of King - #lectionary reflection for #ChristtheKing Sunday (Luke 23). In contrast to other "kings", Jesus' throne is a cross, from which he forgives his mockers.
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/a-di... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #Christiannationalism #thesky @lectionary.bsky.social
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/a-di... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #Christiannationalism #thesky @lectionary.bsky.social
A Different Kind of King—Lectionary Reflection for Christ the King Sunday, Year C (Luke 23:33-43)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A Different Kind of King - #lectionary reflection for #ChristtheKing Sunday (Luke 23). In contrast to other "kings", Jesus' throne is a cross, from which he forgives his mockers.
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/a-di... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #Christiannationalism #thesky @lectionary.bsky.social
www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/a-di... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #Christiannationalism #thesky @lectionary.bsky.social
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Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the challenge to a dominant narrative put forth in “Christianity and the Qur’an: The Rise of Islam in Christian Arabia” by Gabriel Said Reynolds (@yalepress.bsky.social).
Review: Christianity and the Qur'an - Word&Way
Leading Qur'anic scholar Gabriel Said Reynolds presents a revisionary account of how Islam emerged in dialogue with Christian traditions.
wordandway.org
November 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the challenge to a dominant narrative put forth in “Christianity and the Qur’an: The Rise of Islam in Christian Arabia” by Gabriel Said Reynolds (@yalepress.bsky.social).
Review- Christianity & the Qur'an: The Rise of Islam in Christian Arabia by Gabriel Said Reynolds (@yalepress.bsky.social sky.social). What is the relationship of the #Qur'an to #Christianity? Possible answers in this intriguing book. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/chri... #bookthreads #religion #Islam
Christianity and the Qur'an: The Rise of Islam in Christian Arabia (Gabriel Said Reynolds) Review
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Review- Christianity & the Qur'an: The Rise of Islam in Christian Arabia by Gabriel Said Reynolds (@yalepress.bsky.social sky.social). What is the relationship of the #Qur'an to #Christianity? Possible answers in this intriguing book. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/chri... #bookthreads #religion #Islam
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New episode alert! 🎉 Nat, Bethany, and Jon sat down with @drbobcornwall.bsky.social to talk about his new book Eating With Jesus: Reflections On Divine Encounters At The Open Eucharistic Table—published by Wipf and Stock Publishers and out now!
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Eating With Jesus: A Conversation With Robert Cornwall
Podcast Episode · This Is Not Church Podcast · 11/17/2025 · 53m
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November 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
New episode alert! 🎉 Nat, Bethany, and Jon sat down with @drbobcornwall.bsky.social to talk about his new book Eating With Jesus: Reflections On Divine Encounters At The Open Eucharistic Table—published by Wipf and Stock Publishers and out now!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
The full podcast of my conversation about Eating with Jesus, with Jon and Bethany at This Is Not Church. Take a listen as we cover a lot of territory.
New episode alert! 🎉 Nat, Bethany, and Jon sat down with @drbobcornwall.bsky.social to talk about his new book Eating With Jesus: Reflections On Divine Encounters At The Open Eucharistic Table—published by Wipf and Stock Publishers and out now!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Eating With Jesus: A Conversation With Robert Cornwall
Podcast Episode · This Is Not Church Podcast · 11/17/2025 · 53m
podcasts.apple.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The full podcast of my conversation about Eating with Jesus, with Jon and Bethany at This Is Not Church. Take a listen as we cover a lot of territory.
There's a New Shepherd in Town- #lectionary reflection for #ChristtheKingSunday (Jeremiah 21). Jeremiah promises new leadership for us. Could Jesus fill that role? www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/ther... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @weeklylectionary.bsky.social
There Will Be a New Shepherd in Town—Lectionary Reflection for Christ the King Sunday, Year C (Jeremiah 23)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
There's a New Shepherd in Town- #lectionary reflection for #ChristtheKingSunday (Jeremiah 21). Jeremiah promises new leadership for us. Could Jesus fill that role? www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/ther... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @weeklylectionary.bsky.social
Living Faithfully in Times of Crisis - #Sermon for Pentecost 23C (Luke 21), preached at Tyrone Community Presbyterian Church. This is Luke's "Little Apocalypse" that raises the question of staying true to our confession of faith. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/livi... #bgbg2 #theosky
Living Faithfully in Times of Crisis - Sermon for Pentecost 23C (Luke 23"5-19)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
www.bobcornwall.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Living Faithfully in Times of Crisis - #Sermon for Pentecost 23C (Luke 21), preached at Tyrone Community Presbyterian Church. This is Luke's "Little Apocalypse" that raises the question of staying true to our confession of faith. www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/livi... #bgbg2 #theosky