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Douglas S. Stivison, Publisher and Executive Editor

Biblical and Theological Reflections on Covenant

Late-Night Covenants: A Jewish Perspective on Sinai and Study, Daniel S. Brenner

A rabbi offers compelling arguments for study and personal reflection to gain perspective on our lives and our faith

On Sacred Trust: Covenant from an African Perspective, Akintunde E. Akinade

An African perspective on covenant that combines deep biblical faithfulness and African tradtions can help all people to understand the connections between faith, culture, and individual behavior

Karl Barth on “Covenant Partners”, Christopher L. Morse

A great scholar and teacher highlights Barth’s provocative thinking on the covenantal relationship between God and God’s creations

The Maturation of Covenant in Judaism and Christianity, Irving Greenberg

A prominent rabbi offers a thoughtful reminder of the continuity of God’s covenantal love for all of God’s creation

The Covenant of the Lamb’s Bride: A Subversive Paradigm, Frank D. Macchia

By pushing beyond conventional thinking, a Pentecostal scholar points to examples of covenantal relationships in some surprising situations

“The Love that Never Fails”—Hesed and Covenant in Hosea, Elaine Padilla

The Old Testament prophet recounts multiple facets of covenant, but all of them reflect an overarching message of God’s faithfulness

Pastoral Reflections on Covenant

Covenants Strained and Strengthened, Roger R. Gustafson

Covenants may be tested, strained, and even betrayed, but we are sustained by the hope that they can be restored by understanding, repentance, and forgiveness

Starting Over, Nancy Bloomer

After reminding us that God’s first covenant was with all of creation, Nancy Bloomer calls for us to show our love of God by showing our love for all of God’s creation

Covenant Signs Abound, Amy Bentley Lamborn

Covenantal love manifests itself in personal faith and individual acts; Amy Bentley Lamborn comments on covenantal love reflected in a courageous and faithful woman

The Covenant of God Calls Us to Live, Krystin Granberg

A pastor reminds us that the covenant of God calls us to live our lives in sacramental ways with one another as well as with God

Fill In the Covenant Gaps, Teresa Blythe

In “an open letter to progressive pastors,” Teresa Blythe appeals to preachers to address squarely and honestly the nagging questions that many believers are afraid to ask

Reflections on the July, August, and September Lectionary

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Harold Dean Trulear and Kimberly Rogers reflect on the lectionary readings for July 2005

Towering Figures and Stirring Words

Dale T. Irvin reflects on the lectionary readings for August 2005

Preaching on Covenant

Keith A. Russell reflects on the lectionary readings for September 2005

Lectionary Guide for Covenant

Marian Ronan

The Preaching Life

Excerpts from Perfecting the Pastor’s Art: Wisdom from Avery Lee and Gardner Taylor by G. Avery Lee and Gardner Taylor    

Book Review: Ethics by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Reviewed by Larry L. Rasmussen

Quotations About Covenant, Compiled by Ginger Grab