Bob Cornwall

The Evolution of the Muslim Jesus (Jim Phillips) - A Review A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Review - "The Evolution of the Muslim Jesus: The Most Significant Prophet to Muslims Today" by Jim Phillips (@fortresspress.bsky.social). A brief look at the role of Jesus among contemporary Islamic scholars.
www.bobcornwall.com/2026/03/the-... #booksky #Islam #Christology #theosky

Review: Serving Up Scripture - Word&Way Using the metaphor of cooking, scholars Jennifer Garcia Bashaw and Aaron Higashi explain how you, the chef (interpreter), can whip up meals (insightful interpretations) from the ingredients (chapters/...

Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social samples the ingredients that go into a well-seasoned Bible interpretation as cooked up by Jennifer Garcia Bashaw and Aaron Higashi in “Serving Up Scripture” (@broadleafbooks.bsky.social).

Serving Up Scripture: How to Interpret the Bible for Yourself and Others (Jennifer Garcia Bashaw & Aaron Higashi) - Review A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Review - "Serving Up Scripture: How to Interpret the Bible for Yourself & Others" by Jennifer Bashaw & Aaron Higashi (@broadleafbooks.bsky.social). Introduction to responsible reading of the #Bible with a cooking metaphor throughout.
www.bobcornwall.com/2026/03/serv... #Booksky @erbks.bsky.social

Finding a Pathway to Peace with God—Lectionary Reflection for Lent 3A (Romans 5:1-11) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Finding a Pathway to Peace with God - #lectionary reflection for Lent 2A (Romans 5:1-11). For Paul, God has reached out through the suffering and death of Christ to reconcile us to Godself. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/03/find...
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When Peace Is No More A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

When Peace Is No More. My initial thoughts about the US/Israel attack on Iran. Has a "crusader spirit taken hold? www.bobcornwall.com/2026/02/when... #ccdoc #IranWar #theosky

Robert D. Cornwall Robert D. Cornwall is Minister Emeritus of Central Woodward Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Minister-at-Large, having retired as pastor of Central Woodward Christ

For those interested in my books and activities, I've created a new website with Tertulia for Authors. I invite those interested to check it out and even subscribe. cornwallauthor.com #ccdoc #booksky #theosky

Review: Reading the Bible on Turtle Island - Word&Way Indigenous scholars Chris Hoklotubbe and Danny Zacharias explore what it means to read the Bible from the lens of Indigenous peoples in North America.

Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the insights of Indigenous interpretation found in “Reading the Bible on Turtle Island” (@ivpacademic.bsky.social) by Chris Hoklotubbe and Danny Zacharias.

Ponderings on a Faith Journey A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Review- "Reading the Bible on Turtle Island: An Invitation to North American Indigenous Interpretation" by Christopher Hoklotubbe & Daniel Zacharias (@ivpacademic.bsky.social). www.bobcornwall.com/2026/02/read... #booksky #biblicalinterpretation #theosky @erbks.bsky.social

Faith and the Children of Abraham — Lectionary Reflection for Lent 2A (Romans 4:1-5, 13-17) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Faith & the Children of Abraham - #lectionary reflection for #Lent 2A (Romans 4) - Call to embrace Abraham's model of trusting God, so we can be a blessing to the nations. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/02/fait... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @weeklylectionary.bsky.social

Dispatches from Mormon Zion (Ryan W. Davis) - Review A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Review - Dispatches from Mormon Zion, by Ryan W. Davis @eerdmansbooks.bsky.social). Davis has offered us a rather fun read that occasionally slips in his thoughts about his #LDS faith and the practices that emerge from it. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/02/disp... #bookreviews #booksky #theosky

Let’s Talk about Sin! —Lectionary Reflection for Lent 1A (Romans 5:12-19) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Let's Talk About Sin! - #Lectionary reflection for Lent 1A (Romans 5:12-19). We might not like talking about sin, but it’s useful, especially if we think in terms of participating in systems of death. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/02/lets... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky @lectionarylink.bsky.social

Bearing Witness to Christ’s Glory -- Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday (2 Peter 1:16-21) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Bearing Witness to Christ's Glory - #sermon for #TransfigurationSunday (2 Peter 1:16-21) - God claims Jesus as beloved Son, serves as lamp in the darkness. -- Preached at Tyrone Community Presbyterian Church. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/02/bear... #bgbg2 #lectionary #theosky

Bearing Witness to the Glory of God’s Beloved Son—Lectionary Reflection for Transfiguration Sunday (2 Peter 1:16-21) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Bearing Witness to the Glory of God's Beloved Son - #Lectionary reflection for #TransfigurationSunday (2 Peter 1:16-21). A call to attend to the lamp that is Christ, not cleverly devised myths, so we can share the light. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/02/bear... #bgbg2 #ccdoc @wjkbooks.com

Review: The Accessorized Bible - Word&Way Drawing on cutting-edge work in biblical studies and ethics, David Dault makes the case that the recent rise in Christian Nationalism and religious violence demands new approaches to scriptural interp...

Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the ethical implications of how we use scripture as explored in @daultradio.bsky.social’s new book “The Accessorized Bible” (@yalepress.bsky.social).

The Accessorized Bible (David Dault) - A Review A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Review: "The Accessorized Bible" by @daultradio.bsky.social (@yalepress.bsky.social). Bibles are books serving as platforms, communities, & accessories requiring moral seriousness and an ethical mindset.
www.bobcornwall.com/2026/02/the-... #ccdoc #booksky #theosky @erbks.bsky.social

Seeking the Deeper Wisdom—Lectionary Reflection for Epiphany 5A (1 Corinthians 2:1-12). A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Seeking the Deeper Wisdom - #lectionary reflection for Epiphany 5A (1 Corinthians 2:1-12) - Paul declares that the cross reveals God's wisdom & glory contrary to cultural beliefs that see the cross as foolishness. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/02/seek... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky

What Does God Expect of Us? - Sermon for Epiphany 4A (Micah 6:1-8) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

What Does God Expect of us? - Sermon for Epiphany 4A (Micah 6:1-8) - Preached at 1st Presbyterian Church of Troy. Worship is good, but God really wants justice, kindness, & humility. Text & service video www.bobcornwall.com/2026/02/what... #bgbg2 #theosky

Review: The Green Funeral - Word&Way Sequola Dawson, senior pastor of St. Mary African Methodist Episcopal Church and a bereavement chaplain, offers a helpful discussion of death rituals, with a focus on honoring the environment while al...

Our latest book review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers the insightful discussion of death rituals found in Sequola Dawson’s “The Green Funeral: Honoring the Environment While Beautifying Funeral Practices” (@broadleafbooks.bsky.social).

The Green Funeral: Honoring the Environment while Beautifying Funeral Practices (Sequola Dawson) - A Review A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Review - "The Green Funeral: Honoring the Environment while Beautifying Funeral Practices" by Sequola Dawson (@broadleafbooks.bsky.social). Reflections on Black church funeral practices, the environment, & #greenfunerals. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/01/the-... #Booksky #ccdoc #theosky

Divine Foolishness Vs. Human Wisdom—Lectionary Reflection for Epiphany 4A (1 Corinthians 1:18-31) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Divine Foolishness vs. Human Wisdom - #Lectionary reflection for Epiphany 4A (1 Corinthians 1:18-31). Paul emphasizes the cross, which is foolishness to many, but the source of salvation to those who receive it. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/01/divi... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #theosky

God In the HOuse: The Life and Times of Catholic Theologian Anthony Kosnik (Margaret Stack) - A Review A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Review - God in the House: The Life & Times of the Catholic Theologian Anthony Kosnik by Margaret Stack (@ @readthespirit.bsky.social). Story of a progressive Catholic ethicist who challenged traditional views of sexuality.
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God In the HOuse: The Life and Times of Catholic Theologian Anthony Kosnik (Margaret Stack) - A Review A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Review - God in the House: The Life & Times of the Catholic Theologian Anthony Kosnik by Margaret Stack (@ @readthespirit.bsky.social). Story of a progressive Catholic ethicist who challenged traditional views of sexuality.
www.bobcornwall.com/2026/01/god-... #booksky #theosky #biography

Review: Naming the Spirit - Word&Way In this book, W. David O. Taylor and Daniel Train bring together a remarkable group of theologians, scholars, and artists to offer a fresh perspective on pneumatology through the creative lens of the ...

Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers a fresh perspective on pneumatology from @wdavidotaylor.bsky.social and Daniel Train (@ivpacademic.bsky.social).

Naming the Spirit: Pneumatology Through the Arts. (David O. Taylor & Daniel Train, editors) - Review A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Review - Naming the Spirit: Pneumatology through the Arts, ed. by @wdavidotaylor.bsky.social & Daniel Train (@ivpacademic.bsky.social). Reflections on Holy Spirit in conversation w/ the arts, writ large (not just painting & Sculpture). www.bobcornwall.com/2026/01/nami... #books #pneumatology

Why Can’t We Get Along? —Lectionary Reflection for Epiphany 3A (1 Corinthians 1:10-18) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Why Can't We Get Along? - #Lectionary reflection for Epiphany 3A (1 Corinthians 1:10-18). Paul calls for unity amidst division, reminding them of the power of the cross. So, what is the problem? www.bobcornwall.com/2026/01/why-... #bgbg2 #ccdoc @rcldaily.bsky.social

On a Mission for God - Sermon for Epiphany 2A (Isaiah 49:1-7) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

On a Mission for God - My #sermon for Epiphany 2 A (Isaiah 49). With a bit of Blues Brothers, a message about a mission to be a light to the nations. Preached at Tyrone Community Presbyterian Church. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/01/on-m... #bgbg2 #lectionary #theosky #ccdoc

From Pulpit to Public Square: Faithful Speech beyond Church Walls, (Richard W. Voelz) - Review A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Review of #FromPulpittoPublicSquare: Faithful Speech beyond Church Walls by Richard Voelz ( @wjkbooks.com). Guidance for preachers, old & new, called to speak in public settings. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/01/from... #booksky #preaching #ccdoc #theosky

Saints of God, Gifted for Service—Lectionary Reflection for Epiphany 2A (1 Corinthians 1:1-9) A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Saints of God, Gifted for Service - Lectionary Reflection for Epiphany 2A (1 Corinthians 1:1-9). Paul reminds the saints that they lack no gifts while waiting for the revealing of Jesus. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/01/sain... #bgbg2 #ccdoc #lectionary

Review: The Fourth Synoptic Gospel - Word&Way Writing in a clear and accessible style, scholar Mark Goodacre takes a unique approach to showing that John knew and used the narratives of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

Our first review of the year from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers John's contested relationship with Matthew, Mark, and Luke as explored in @goodacre.bsky.social's "The Fourth Synoptic Gospel" (@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social).

The Fourth Synoptic Gospel: John's Knowledge of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (Mark Goodacre) - Review A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.

Review - "The Fourth Synoptic Gospel: John's Knowledge of Matthew, Mark, & Luke" by @goodacre.bsky.social (@eerdmansbooks.bsky.social). An intriguing proposal about the Gospel of John and its connections w/ the Synoptics. www.bobcornwall.com/2026/01/the-... #bgbg2 #bookreviews @erbks.bsky.social