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I am Allan R Bevere, pastor (retired), professor, Bible Moth, Theologian-in-Exile, and Peddler of Hope. I write and speak on the Christian faith and 21st century life.
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From Lawsuits to Reconciliation
Preparing for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Three Days before Sunday (Year A)
The New Order of God's Reign
Reflecting on the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost: Three Days after Sunday (Year A)
In the Courtroom of God: Idols, Nations, and the People Who Failed to See
Reflecting on the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost: Two Days after Sunday (Year A)
Essential and Nonessential
Reflecting on the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost: One Day after Sunday (Year A)
From Clean Hands to Clean Hearts
The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Year A)
They Only Needed to Touch
Preparing for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost: One Day before Sunday (Year A)
The Goodness of Unity: A Litany
Preparing for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost: Two Days before Sunday (Year A)
Comfort in Exile
Preparing for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost: Three Days before Sunday (Year A)
From King to Covenant People: Explanatory Notes on Psalm 28
Reflecting on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: Three Days after Sunday (Year A)
Justice, Mercy, and Human Choice
Reflecting on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: Two Days after Sunday (Year A)
God's Justice Will Not Fail
Reflecting on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: One Day after Sunday (Year A)
Talk Is Not Always Cheap
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Year A)
A Sign and the Refusal to See
Preparing for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: One Day before Sunday (Year A)
Who Was Apollos?
Preparing for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: Two Days before Sunday (Year A)
Make Us Bereans: A Litany
Preparing for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: Three Days before Sunday (Year A)
Bread for the World
Reflecting on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: Three Days after Sunday (Year A)
Worship and Gratitude
Reflecting on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: Two Days after Sunday (Year A)
When Accusations Collide: Explanatory Notes on Genesis 31:22-42
Reflecting on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: One Day after Sunday (Year A)
More Than Enough
The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Year A)
Coming This Week on the Daily Lectionary
August 2-8, 2026
Asking, Seeking, Knocking: A Litany
Preparing for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost: One Day before Sunday (Year A)
Comfort for the Afflicted City: Explanatory Notes on Isaiah 51:17-23
Preparing for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost: Two Days before Sunday (Year A)